Lee County Air Conditioner Arrests

July 13, 2010

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the theft and or damage of 26 air conditioner condenser units that have occurred in the Smith Station community.  The thefts of these units range from the dates beginning June 23, 2010 and continued until July 12, 2010.  The investigation into these crimes have revealed that all of the homes that were targeted by these thieves occurred at vacant residences. 

     The offender(s) in these cases are gutting the units and selling the copper, aluminum, and metal as strap that is removed from the air conditioning units.  The replacement cost of these units normally range from $3000 to $4000.  A combined total of these thefts or damages will cost the victims approximately $91,000. 

            AC Unit Thefts Breakdown since June 23, 2010

      Location                              Date                                     Total stolen

1. Lee Road 960                 6/27,28,29/2010                             3-Units  

2. Lee Road 235                 6/24/2010 (4) & 7/12/2010(10)    14- Units

3. Lee Road 2163               6/23/2010 & 6/29/2010                  2-Units

4. Lee Road 2075               6/28/2010                                       1-Unit

5. Lee Road 179                 7/1/2010                                         2-Units

6. Lee Road 2070               7/3/2010                                         3-Units

7. Lee Road 2099               7/8/2010                                         1-Unit

     The Lee County Sheriff's Office has identified some potential suspects in these cases and arrest are expected within the next 48 hours.  If you have any information about these thefts or any other crimes please contact Lee County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-522-7847.