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Carbon burglary

State police at Lehighton are investigating a burglary at a Carbon County residence. It was one of two break-ins probed by troopers.

The home of Wendy C. Kneller, 37, of White St., Weissport, was entered by someone who forced open a front door. Once inside they removed the following items: GE chest freezer, GE washer, GE dryer, GE air conditioner and a woodstove with a total estimated value of $1,500.The entry occurred sometime between Oct. 1 and Wednesday, Oct. 13.The residence of Carl L. Toleno Jr., 41, of White Oak Drive, in Kunkletown, Polk Township, Monroe County, was entered by unknown means. Removed was the following: a Saco gold watch and gold bracelet, LaSalle gold watch, silver pocket watch, black onyz ring, gold diamond earrings, gold chain, diamond bracelet and onyz bracelet and a birthday card containing $200. Total estimated value of the missing items is $2,000.Troopers are also investigating vandalism to a cluster of mailboxes at the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Kunkletown Road, in Ross Township, Monroe County, that occurred sometime on Saturday, Oct. 9, between 4 p.m. and midnight.Anyone with information concerning any of these incidents is asked to call troopers at (610) 377-4270.