Pete Cummings, 28, charged with stealing over $21,000 in equipment from a marine business, has been granted bail with strict conditions.

The Nut Grove resident must report to police thrice weekly, avoid English Harbour, and maintain distance from the victim.

Police allege Cummings broke into Marine Power Service on 2 May, stealing a TIG welding plant, power drill, office furniture, and cash totaling $21,580.

He appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel and was released on $30,000 bail. The trial date is set for 24 September.