Two Loogootee men have been arrested on charges of stealing water heaters, air conditioners and copper tubing from a property in Jasper last month.

Police tell our media partners at WITZ Radio that  50-year-old John Fraley and his 21-year-old stepson, Dustin Campbell were arrested after surveillance equipment put in place by Jasper Police placed the two men at the scene of the thefts in the 1300 block of Third Avenue.

There have now been five burglaries in Jasper and police believe they’ve all been committed by the same person.

Denny's Auto on Third Avenue was the first business to be broken into.  That happened early this week.  Then, Paul’s Custom Service on Wernsing Road, R & P Auto and Truck Repair on McKinley Road and Grand Rental Station on MacAuthur Street all became victims.

Those break-ins happened after hours Tuesday and resulted in the loss of cash and merchandise.

The fifth burglary happened after the close of business Wednesday at Schmidt Contracting on Maurice Street. Jasper Police Detective Rick Chambers says police and sheriff's deputies have increased overnight patrols.

Police say residents should take precautions, especially in the overnight hours.