Grey Bruce OPP were called about someone seen entering parked vehicles along John Street last Thursday night around 11:45 pm.
When officers arrived, they were informed by an eyewitness that the suspect was seen at a business on Berford Street.
They were able to spot the suspect who try to flee on foot but was apprehended after a brief chase.
A 19-year-old man from South Bruce Peninsula is facing charges and was held for a bail hearing on Friday.