Inspector Mark Lavers said houses in Hill St, Austinmer and York Rd, Woonona, were broken into about noon.

A member of the public spotted a man loading plasma televisions, digital still and video cameras, electronic games systems and computer monitors into a black Nissan Skyline at Russell Vale and alerted police.

Officers arrived on scene a short time later and intercepted the allegedly stolen Skyline.

A 34-year-old Figtree man was arrested and taken to Wollongong Police Station for questioning.

He was charged with two counts of aggravated break, enter and steal and committing a serious indictable offence.

Investigations are continuing and anyone with information is urged to contact Wollongong Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.