By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT

SMITH CENTER – Law enforcement authorities in Smith County are investigating the second break-in at the local pharmacy in five months.

Just after 3:16 on Wednesday two individuals broke into the Midwest Family Health Pharmacy in Smith Center, according to Smith Center Police Chief Jamie Marshall.

The suspects broke out the front door of the pharmacy located in the 300 block of Highway 36 and got away with cash and prescription medications.

Marshall said the pharmacy was also broken into in April, although he does not believe the two burglaries are connected.

He also said local authorities are working with outside law enforcement agencies in an effort to locate the thieves. There have been a number of burglaries of pharmacies recently reported in Nebraska as well.

Because the pharmacy is located on Highway 36, Marshall said they believe the suspects are not from the area.

Authorities are looking for a vehicle they believe may have been involved, but as it is an active investigation no other information is being released at this time, according to Marshall.