3 juveniles charged as Jewell Co. burglary investigation continues

Last Nov. 14 the Jewell County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a burglary in Mankato where seven firearms were reported as stolen.

Since the initial report, there have been four additional burglaries, three being in Mankato and one in Burr Oak, with a total of 18 firearms stolen.

Along with the firearms there were also jewelry, knives, money and narcotic pain medications reported as stolen.

During the investigation, it was discovered a juvenile was attempting to sell firearms over Snapchat. The firearms matched...