Police are investigating two residential burglaries that took place in the Essex and Middle River areas.

Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, and 4:45 a.m. on Friday, October 7, someone entered a residence on Lindsey Court, 21221, through an unlocked rear window. Once inside the suspect stole cash and jewelry.

Sometime between 10:30 and 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, someone pried open the front door to a vacant residence in the 9600 block of Bird River Road, 21220.  Once inside, the suspect stole a microwave and a hot water heater.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to call police.