MILFORD, N.H. (AP) – Police have arrested 22 people following an investigation into numerous burglaries and assaults.

Nine businesses and two homes were burglarized, and other residents were victims of purse snatchings and assaults during the past year, police said. Eight of those arrested were juveniles.

Police said the thefts began in February. Investigators would not say if the suspects or the crimes are connected other than the investigation continues and more arrests are expected.