A MILDURA man has been charged with 39 offences after a spate of purse and bag thefts at local supermarkets.

On Thursday, detectives arrested a 61-year-old in relation to a series of thefts.

It is alleged the man stole purses and handbags from victims while they were shopping at supermarkets across Sunraysia.

He was bailed to appear at court at a later date.

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