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Thefts in Monroe County

State police at Lehighton are investigating two incidents that occurred in recent months in Eldred Township, Monroe County.

The first incident occurred sometime between April 19 and June 2 along Molasses Valley Road.According to police, unknown criminals removed a Skill chop saw, valued at $114; two Black and Decker drills, valued at $40 each; a Skill reciprocating saw, valued at $60; and a Craftsman socket/wrench set, valued at $50; from the residence of Raymond A. Flyte.The second incident occurred along Chestnut Drive sometime overnight of July 13 and 14.According to police, officers responded to a theft/criminal mischief incident at the above location. Unknown criminals removed Susan Schwartz's mailbox; and removed/damaged Maurice Leonardo's yard lights and placed them in the middle of his yard.Anyone with information pertaining to either of these incidents is asked to contact troopers at (610) 377-4270.