Mitchell police arrested five people Wednesday regarding a burglary investigation.

Police arrested a 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, whose names were not released, along with 16-year-old Myron Kirkie Jr., 35-year-old Kristina Fischer and 31-year-old Eugene Fischer Sr., all of Mitchell, according to a press release from the Mitchell Police Division.

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Kirkie and the two juveniles allegedly entered a residence and a vehicle located on the 700 block of West Seventh Avenue in Mitchell.

Police believe the burglaries occurred on separate dates over the past two weeks. The three suspects allegedly stole a handgun, assault rifle, high-powered rifle, shotgun, firearm accessories and ammunition valued at approximately $2,500, according to the statement.

Police believe the last incident occurred early Wednesday morning, in which the 15-year-old boy was allegedly armed with a handgun. The occupants were asleep, and no injuries were reported.

The stolen items have been recovered, and police said the subjects were arrested without incident.

Police say Kirkie was arrested for one count of first-degree burglary, and was arrested as an adult.

The 15-year-old boy will be petitioned into court for two counts of first-degree burglary, commission of a felony while armed with a firearm, two counts of grand theft, possession of a pistol by a minor, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number and criminal entry of a motor vehicle.

The 13-year-old boy will be petitioned into court for two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of grand theft and criminal entry of a motor vehicle.

Kristina Fischer and Eugene Fischer were arrested on Wednesday or possession of stolen property valued at under $2,500, a class 6 felony, after police say one of the stolen rifles and rifle accessories were found in their possession. This firearm and accessories were valued at more than $1,000.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation assisted with the Investigation.