**Attempt to identify**Attempted burglary**
June 14, 2021
On Monday, June 14th, 2021, at approximately 0200 hours three unknown individuals attempted to enter a closed business in the 700 block of 25th Avenue. The individuals fled the scene once the audible alarm was activated.
If you have information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app. You can also contact the Brookings Police Department at 605-696-5308.
**THEFT OF AC UNIT**
May 20, 2021
On Tuesday, May 20th, 2021, a Brookings resident reported a Lennox Air Conditioner stolen from the outside of a residence in the 2000 block of Fox Run Trail in Brookings, SD. It is believed the unit was removed sometime between April 19th and May 5th, 2021.
If you have information regarding the theft of the air conditioning unit or the identity of the suspect(s) please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app. You can also contact the Brookings Police Department at 605-696-5308.
*****THEFT*****
January 26, 2021
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the Brookings Police Department received a report of a theft from a business in the 300 block Main Avenue. A male and female suspect stole three crystal skulls from the business while the employee was distracted. The total merchandise stolen was over $1000.
If you have information regarding the identity of the suspect(s), please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app.
**VANDALISM**
December 28, 2020
On Monday, December 28th, 2020, the Brookings Police Department received a report of a vandalism that occurred in the 1300 block of 6th Street. During the investigation, it was determined that the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce's electronic billboard was shot with a .22 caliber bullet. Sometime before December 20, 2020, at 2239 hours, an unknown suspect(s) shot a section of the billboard causing over $4,000 in damage to the billboard.
If you have information regarding the identity of the suspect(s), please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app.
**Burglary**
September 20, 2020
On Sunday, September 20th 2020, the Brookings Police Department received a report of a burglary of storage units located in the 1600 block of Western Avenue, Brookings. Unknown individual(s) forced entry to several storage units causing an undetermined amount of damage. Over $1,500 worth of property was found to have been stolen.
Video surveillance was obtained and it appears the theft occurred September 19th between 7:20PM-8:20PM.
The pictured vehicle was seen in the area at the time of the burglary.
If you have information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) or the operator of pictured vehicle the please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app. You can also report a tip to the Brookings Police Department at 605-692-2113.
***Grand theft suspects***
August 21, 2020
On Friday, August 21st, 2020, the Brookings Police Department received a report of a theft of a wallet from a females purse that happened at a business located in the 700 block of 22nd Avenue South. Two Hispanic males were later seen on video at a different business using one of the females stolen credit cards from her purse. The suspects were able to charge over $3,000 to the female's credit card before it was canceled.
If you have information regarding the identity of the pictured suspects please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspects you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at
www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app. You can also report a tip to the Brookings Police Department at 605-692-2113.
**STOLEN SIGNS**
August 17, 2020
The Brookings Police Department is investigating the theft of road closed/construction signs from the area of the 6th Street construction area. Over the past several months thirteen signs have been taken from the area. The signs are valued at approximately $250 each.
Crime Stoppers along with the construction company is offering a minimum $200 reward for information leading to the arrest of responsible suspects.
If you have information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and location of the stolen signs please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app.
***THEFT SUSPECT***
July 26, 2020
On Tuesday, July 28th, 2020, the Brookings Police Department received a report of a theft from a business in the 300 block of Medary Avenue South.
On Saturday, July 25th, 2020, at approximately 10:50PM, an unknown male entered an office and unsuccessfully attempted gain access to a lock box containing cash. It appears the male returned to the area on Sunday July 26th, 2020 at approximately 12:23AM in different clothing. The male was able to gain access to the lock box and stole an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the area.
If you have information regarding the identity of the pictured suspect please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at
www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app. You can also report a tip to the Brookings Police Department at 605-692-2113.
**HIT AND RUN***
June 28, 2020
The Brookings Police Department is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian hit and run accident that occurred sometime between 12:17AM-12:40AM on Sunday June 28th, 2020, in the 100 block of 6th Avenue under the viaduct.
A 20 year old male Brookings resident was found by a passerby laying under the viaduct with serious non life threatening injuries. The male was life flighted to Sioux Falls for his injuries. Video surveillance was obtained from the area and a larger white SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe or Chevy Suburban style vehicle, was seen driving through the area around the time of the incident.
If you have any information regarding this case, the possible suspect vehicle, or the driver, please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at
www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app.
**Burglary**
May 26, 2020
The Brookings County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary that occurred sometime between Friday, May 22nd, 2020 to Saturday, May 23rd, 2020. An unknown suspect(s) entered from a shop located on 486th Avenue, Elkton, SD and stole several cordless tools.
If you have information regarding the suspect(s), please do not post it on this page or it will be deleted. You can submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous and if your information leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) you will receive a CASH reward. Report an anonymous tip by calling 692-STOP (7867), submit a web tip by visiting our website at www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com, using "Submit a Tip tab on our website, or through P3TIPS app. You can also call the Brookings County Sheriff's Department at 605-696-8300 to provide information regarding the suspect(s).
