WILLIAMSTOWN - The Vermont State Police are investigating a Williamstown home burglary where two drawers of jewelry were taken. The value of the property taken was about $5,000 according to police.

Joanne Jenkins, 50, reported the burglary to police after arriving at her house, according to the state police news release.

The house was forcibly entered through a basement door, and jewelry, watches and a Nikon camera were stolen, police said.

State police took photographs and dusted for fingerprints.

If anyone has any further information about this incident, they are asked to contact the Middlesex State Police Barracks at (802) 229-9191, or contact the Central Vermont Crime Stoppers tip line at (800) 529- 9998.