Thieves Target Air Conditioning Coils In Sioux Falls Commercial District

While it’s true that temperatures are already starting to climb across Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota. Resulting in many residents bracing for another stretch of hot, humid South Dakota summer days. And while most of us are simply planning ways to stay cool, one recent incident here in Sioux Falls had nothing to do with staying cool; instead, it was all about acquiring some cold, hard cash!

Sioux Falls Police are currently investigating a theft that happened near West 57th Street and South Louise Avenue, one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors.

According to Dakota News Now, a suspect broke into a local business recently and made off with several thousand dollars’ worth of evaporator coils taken from multiple outdoor air conditioning units.

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Obviously, the thief wasn’t attempting to stock up on replacement parts for his or her home air conditioner for the sweltering months of June, July, and August. They instead intend to sell the high-grade copper and aluminum found inside the coils for some quick cash…

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