The Sioux Falls Police Department would like the public’s help with finding those responsible for the thefts of construction tools from four construction sites since January 10.

The tools were taken from two construction trailers, a trailer home, and a commercial building site. Two of the thefts were near East 60th Street North and Sycamore Avenue, one was about a mile south and west of there, and the fourth was in the 8300 block of West 56th Street. Name-brand power tools, a hydraulic Sheetrock lift, air compressors, and other tools were taken. Total loss is estimated to be into the tens of thousands of dollars.

If you have any information about this case, or any other crimes and wish to remain anonymous, go online to www.crimestopperssiouxempire.com, call Crime Stoppers at 367-7007, or Text “CRIMES” and start your message with “TIP635”. 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.