Two chainsaws were stolen from a garage in the vicinity of 1400 Street and Texas Road Saturday night.
According to Allen County officers, the perpetrator broke glass in a walk-in door to the garage so he could unlock it. He left when confronted by the owner.
A similar incident occurred at a nearby residence, but the intruder left before taking anything after he again was confronted by the owner.
A dark-colored late 1990s Ford pickup truck was involved in each incident, said Undersheriff Jerry Daniels.
A license number was obtained at an incident in Anderson County, thought to be related.
A Code Red alert was made after the two Allen County events, reporting that home invasions had either occurred or been attempted. Garages were the targets, Daniels said.
Thief routed twice at homes north of Iola
