NEW MINAS, N.S. -- Three men face a total of 38 charges related to vehicle break-ins in New Minas, Nova Scotia last week.

Police say they arrested Chance Johnstone, 18, and Kolby Jordan and Nelson Veinotte, both 20, after responding to a complaint of a suspicious person trying to break into a vehicle early on June 24.

Kings District RCMP investigated and found three vehicles had been broken into, with items taken including prescription drugs, sunglasses, binoculars and a large amount of change.

Police say the three men, all from the Kentville area, face charges that include theft from a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance.

They have been released on conditions and will appear in provincial court on two separate dates in July and August.