Police have recovered evidence from the places involved in a recent spree of burglaries in Alma Center that may lead to arrests in the case.

Items recovered include a black and red custom-embroidery hat and a pair of leather gloves with the initials 'TN' written in permanent black marker, a statement from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office said. Blood evidence was also recovered from the Strawberry Square Gas Station.

Detective Tim Nichols of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning the department does have possible suspects although no names or information are being released as of now.

On July 8, police were sent to businesses including Strawberry Square, Alma Center Garage, AC Builders, Alma Center Meat Locker, Jan's Place and Alma Center Laundromat. Forced entry was made into each business, including a lot of glass breakage. Money was the only thing found missing.

Eyewitness accounts also indicate there were at least two suspects involved in the burglaries.

Nichols said the next step in the investigation is trying to contact the possible suspects and obtaining DNA samples from them to see if it matches with DNA found on the evidence.

The burglaries in Alma Center are believed to be connected to similar burglaries in Black River Falls. On June 13, police discovered a large plate glass window had been smashed at the Sunrise Café, 710 Water St. Another window was smashed the week before in a previous burglary. Also on June 13, a burglary was reported at Haag Gym, 323 Main St. A plate glass window to the left of the building's entrance was smashed.