Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department advises that A/C unit theft from vacant "for sale" or "for rent" properties is on the rise again. This goes for both commercial and residential properties.
I wrote about this in March and I mentioned this was occurring mainly in Southside and West Chatham. See for yourself at http://www.raidsonline.com/.
The latest thefts don't just involve vacant buildings, but empty ones. A/C units were stolen from Skidaway Island United Methodist church, Isle of Hope Baptist and the Coastal Empire Council of Boy Scouts when no one was there.
Be vigilant! I have heard these criminals are bold. They show up with a truck or van, walk straight to the A/C, say they are doing repairs or an inspection if questioned and then carry it away.
I'm not suggesting you intervene, but talk to the neighbors of your vacant properties and ask them to call the police if they see anything suspicious.
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