Break-ins reported at fairgrounds

Published 10:08 am Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The Austin Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries at the Mower County Fairgrounds in southwest Austin.

According to reports, three buildings were entered: Herb and Murl’s Wonder Bar stand, St. Olaf Dining Hall and the grandstands.

Nothing was reported missing from the buildings, which were entered by breaking the hasp on door locks.

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According to police, burglaries were discovered by a fairgrounds worker Monday morning.

They are believed to have occurred over the weekend.

Police have no suspects at this time.