Sheriff's office reports cabin break-ins

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office has received reports over the past several weeks of waterfront summer cabins that have been burglarized. The reported crimes occurred sometime after the end of the 2014 summer season.

The cabins that were burglarized were on Hayden Lake and Lake Coeur d'Alene. Forced entry was made on the cabins by an unknown means and items stolen include household electronics and power tools.

Detectives believe that several of these burglaries were made by the same suspects and are hoping that timely reporting can further the investigation and lead to the recovery of the stolen property.

The sheriff's office is asking individuals who have unoccupied summer homes to check the residences, and if they have been a victim, to contact deputies as soon as possible.