The Sioux Falls Police Department would like the publics’ help finding those responsible for stealing nine cars and stealing items out of five other cars between February 26, and March 13, 2008.

These thefts have occurred in the southwest part of Sioux Falls, mainly at apartment parking lots around the malls and west to the Marion Road area.

Four of the cars were taken from the apartments at Valhalla Boulevard. All but two have been found; most with minor damage after being driven into snow banks.

If you have any information about this case or any other crimes and wish to remain anonymous, go online to crimestopperssiouxempire.com or call Crime Stoppers at 367-7007. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible for crimes. Crime Stoppers does not require you to identify yourself to qualify for a reward. If you live outside the Sioux Falls local calling area, use our toll free number, 1 (877) 367-7007.

If you witness a crime in progress or any incident that needs a timely police response, call 911 or our nonemergency number at 367-7000.