Police investigate Edinburgh burglary

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary in Edinburgh.

Sheriff Doug Cox says that just at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, deputies responded to a call from K&L Machining in the 6900 block of South U.S.

Photo courtesy of the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept.
Photo courtesy of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Dept.

31. Authorities say that security camera footage shows one man breaking a window and gaining entry in to the building, then opening a door to let another man in. Sheriff’s officials say that the first suspect was brandishing a pistol as the pair walked around the building.

The business owners reportedly told police that an older-model computer was taken, along with a small amount of cash. Authorities say the burglary is believed to have occurred between 11:15 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m. on Monday.

If you have any information about this case, or the identities of the burglars, Sheriff Cox asks you to contact the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department Tip-Line at (812) 346-4654.