(KNZA)--Charges have been filed against a Hiawatha man in connection with the burglary of a rural Hiawatha home.

Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill filed a criminal complaint Monday charging 33-year-old William Schaefer with one count each of  burglary and felony theft.

Schaefer made his first appearance in a Brown County courtroom Monday on the charges.  

He was arrested Friday following an investigation by the Brown County Sheriff’s Department into a burglary at a residence located at 1567 250th Street.

According to the criminal complaint, among items taken in the break-in were a laptop computer, DVD player, game camera, three bows, gold tip arrows, diamond earrings, an engagement ring, wedding band, antique coins and an assortment of collectible jewelry.

The loss was placed at more than $1,500 but less than $25,000.  

At last check, Schaefer remained in the Brown County Jail on a $5,000 bond.