Authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving two burglary cases that occurred in the town of Genoa April 7, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

According to Vernon County Crime Stoppers, two houses in the area of Mound Ridge Road and Cedar Lane were burglarized.

The suspects forced entry to both houses through a door using an axe. Once inside, they ransacked many areas of the homes.

Stolen items included miscellaneous jewelry, a Stihl chainsaw and leaf blower, safe, multiple power tools, Mathews and Bowtech bows, a large Coca-Cola bottle filled with change, Dell and Toshiba laptop computers, a camcorder and a Samsung flat-screen television.

A photo of the damage can be seen at www.vernoncrimestoppers.com or www.faceboook.com/vernoncrimestoppers.

Tipsters may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.00 and will remain anonymous. To submit a tip, phone 608-637-8477 or 800-657-6868; text 274637 (CRIMES) – (type VERN + tip); or go online to www.vernoncrimestoppers.com or www.facebook.com/vernoncrimestoppers

Crime Stoppers can also be reached by U.S. Mail at P.O. Box 1, Viroqua, WI, 54665.