OSKALOOSA – Authorities in Oskaloosa arrested an Eddyville man after an investigation into a series of burglaries in the community.

The Oskaloosa Police Department reports that on March 19, 2026, they began investigating a series of commercial burglaries in Oskaloosa. On April 15, officers responded to a reported burglary at Tractor Supply, located at 1508 3rd Avenue East; they later determined that entry had been gained by damaging a fence and the building’s exterior, and that over $5,000 worth of power tools had been stolen from the property.

Over the course of the investigation, authorities identified 46-year-old Robert Corcoran of Eddyville as a suspect in these burglaries. As the investigation progressed, multiple search warrants were executed throughout the city, leading to the recovery of stolen property and additional evidence related to this and other incidents. Authorities say that the investigation linked Corcoran to multiple burglaries within the community, including several involving local churches, as well as the Tractor Supply burglary.

Corcoran was eventually arrested and charged with 6 counts of 3rd Degree Burglary, a class D felony.

The Oskaloosa Police Department says that they recognize the concern that these incidents have caused within the community and that the investigation remains ongoing. Additional charges may be filed pending further review.