State police at Frackville are investigating a burglary that occurred at a Schuylkill County residence.

Troopers said a home owned by Richard J. Wagner, 69, of Pottsville, and located at 1 Wolf St., Middleport, was entered sometime between Wednesday, Dec. 9, at midnight and 3 p.m. on Thursday. Entry was gained by forcing open a rear window.Removed from the home was a microwave and the front door's lock set (door knob).