A 24-year-old Burnie man has been charged with burglary and stealing following an incident at a Burnie pharmacy yesterday morning.

Shortly after 5.10am, the man allegedly forced entry into the pharmacy and stole items including a significant quantity of prescription and other medications.

The man allegedly left the scene and was located by police from Western Criminal Investigation Division approximately three hours later.

When he was located, the man was allegedly in possession of the stolen property, which had an estimated value of approximately $6,700.

The man was subsequently charged and detained to appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court today.