Police recover over $20,000 in stolen items

Gadsden Police and the Etowah County Sheriff's Office say they have broken up what may have been a burglary ring.  Gadsden police Lt. Mike Moon says they have recovered items valued at thousands of dollars.  Investigators believe the items were taken from homes throughout Gadsden and Etowah County. Some of the items may have already been pawned.  Detectives able to obtain one of the rings that had been pawned, and took it back to the jeweler that did the appraisal, and that jeweler was able to positively that ring as belonging to the victim.  A tip also led police to a cache of guns.  Police say the thieves, in their rush, also got some sentimental items, including old photographs, a  little league pin, as well as a University of Alabama ring. Police believe all of the items could play very important roles in tracking down the owners of the merchandise.  Detectives also think some service pins from Centre Manufacturing in Cherokee County could lead them back to a burglary victim. Police have two suspects  in custody for parole violations, but there are no charges yet from these cases. If you think some of the items recovered could be yours call Gadsden Police.