Targeting North Hollywood eateries in the middle of the night, a man biked around and stole money and property from various restaurants over a month-long period. A suspect now has been charged with 36 felony counts, the Los Angeles County District Attorney announced.

Juan Montes, 26, of North Hollywood is accused of riding a bike around the East San Fernando Valley and breaking into eateries, stealing money and property and sometimes damaging businesses in the process.

The break-ins, which largely happened in the middle of the night, began in October and continued until Nov. 15, when Montes was arrested after police spotted him cycling just after four alleged burglaries had taken place. In total, 36 businesses were targeted, prosecutors said.

Montes has been charged with 33 felony count

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