Police Investigate Storage Unit Tool Theft
Sioux Falls police are seeking information after an unknown suspect broke into a storage unit and stole Milwaukee Power Tools worth about $2,000.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Property Crime
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Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating a burglary at a storage unit near West 14th Street and South Marion Road, where an unknown individual broke in and stole several Milwaukee Power Tools. The total loss to the victim is approximately $2,000.
Why it matters
Storage units hold valuables for residents and businesses, and thefts like this one can leave owners with significant losses. Public tips are often what help police identify suspects in property crimes of this kind.
Sioux Falls Police Department is actively investigating the burglary, and no arrests have been reported. The suspect remains unidentified, and police have not announced any charges.
The players
Sioux Falls Police Department
The Sioux Falls Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and handles investigations of local property crimes.
Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire
Crime Stoppers of the Sioux Empire is a community tip program that accepts anonymous information about crimes in the region in exchange for possible cash rewards.
The details
Officers responded to West 14th Street and South Marion Road after a report of a burglary at a storage unit. An unknown individual broke into one of the units and took several Milwaukee Power Tools. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, where tips can be submitted anonymously.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Officers responded to the reported storage unit burglary in Sioux Falls.
Legal Context
Crime Stoppers programs in the Sioux Empire region rely on anonymous tips and cash rewards to help solve property crimes, including burglaries of storage facilities. This burglary follows that pattern of seeking public assistance when suspects are not yet identified.
Storage unit renters in Sioux Falls should check their unit security and report any suspicious activity near storage facilities. Residents with information about the theft can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers for a possible reward of up to $1,000.
The takeaway
Anonymous tips remain one of the most effective ways to solve property crimes when suspects are unknown. Storage unit renters can also reduce risk by confirming their facility's security measures.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see Property Crime reporting in Sioux Falls.
More information
Submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Stoppers tip submission page or by calling 605-367-7007.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dakotanewsnow.
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