Area burglaries under investigation

Burglars have struck along county road 9002 east of Amsterdam and have hit a least two residences, according to reports filed by the Bates County Sheriff's Department. It appears that at least one of the thefts occurred during daytime hours while the homeowner was away; a substantial amount of items was reported missing.

In a possible related incident, a homeowner approximately 6 miles northwest of Passaic reports that a man entered her home while she was there and appeared confused, asking for directions. It is thought that the man was casing the residence and was surprised the homeowner was there. The man left in an unknown direction of travel.