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Burglary, theft incidents probed

State police at Fern Ridge reported investigating a burglary and two theft incidents.

A break-in occurred at 119 Ridgeway Drive, in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, the residence of an unnamed 26-year-old male. The front door was pried open to gain entry. The criminals went through the residence opening all the kitchen cabinets. They then removed a plastic container from a closet in a middle bedroom which had money in it. Another plastic container in another bedroom was removed which also contained money. Also taken was a coin collection from a closet area in the master bedroom. The incident occurred sometime between Sunday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 25, at 9:50 p.m.Donna Gickling, 64, of 149 Lindbergh Circle, Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville, Carbon County, reported someone stole a water pump and wiring from her property. The theft occurred sometime between Oct. 15, 2009, and Tuesday, May 25.A septic pump was removed from 11 Snowy Ridge Road, in Penn Forest Township. The pump, valued at $600, was reported taken on Monday, May 24.