Thieves target scrap metal in string of burglaries, thefts on east side

The Madison Police Department is investigating several burglaries and thefts to businesses in the areas in and around Dutch Mill Road.  

Suspects in these crimes are destroying air conditioning units and similar exterior appliances to steal metal scrap.  Reports of extensive thefts of other movable property is also prevalent in the area.  

Second Harvest Food Bank, located on Dairy Drive, is one affected business. Overnight on Sunday, the refrigeration unit and compressor were damaged with the copper coils removed.

Another affected business includes Flip City Gymnastics on Blazing Star Drive. On Oct. 2, the HVAC system to the building was stolen. Then on Oct. 19, this business was re-victimized when another HVAC system was stolen.

Detectives with the Burglary Property Crimes Unit are leading this investigation. They are corroborating leads and reviewing digital & physical evidence in these cases.

Anyone with information or potential video evidence of these incidents is asked to contact Madison Area Crime Stopper at 608-266-6014 or online at p3tips.com. Information may be shared anonymously and could be eligible for a monetary reward if an arrest is made.

This remains an ongoing and active investigation.