Officials with the Cass and Audubon County Sheriff’s Offices are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a couple of burglaries. The incidents occurred Thursday, Feb. 28th, during the daylight hours. Both took place at residences located within about one-mile off of Highway 148, between Exira and Massena. Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren told KJAN News an inventory of what was stolen was not immediately available, but there’s generally a common theme. He says they’re usually after TV’s and jewelry.

McLaren said they really don’t have a whole lot of information to go on right now. He says if you have had contact with anyone asking for help or directions at their residence on Thursday, please call the Audubon or Cass County Sheriff’s Office. McLaren says it’s hard for authorities to believe the thieves stopped at both residences, and no one was home. He says “We’ve gotta think they’re knocking, asking for stupid directions,” or some stupid ploy, like asking for a pond the person could fish in. He said they will break into a home if no one answers the door. If they are home, they will come up with a nonsensical excuse for knocking on the door.