Was this a case of vandalism, an attempted larceny, or an attempted break-in?  A homeowner on the Robinhood Road came home to find that while they were gone someone damaged their air conditioner.  The A/C unit was located outside the home.  Entrance was not inside the house and nothing was reported missing.  Also a resident on the Bouchelle Road in Wilkesboro called to report an attempted break-in.  They homeowner came home to find that someone had tried to pry open the back door.  Again, no one got inside the residence and nothing was reported stolen.  No suspects were listed with either report.  However, a State Road resident reported that an unknown person did get inside their home.  The only thing reported stolen was a pistol.  Over the past couple of weeks, guns have been a hot item among thieves and have been stolen in several home break-ins throughout the county.