Champaign residents urged to check outdoor HVAC equipment amid thefts

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — 217, Inc. in Champaign is reminding everyone to regularly check on their outdoor HVAC equipment.

This is after they say many people and business owners have had copper line sets cut and stolen on South Neil Street. The heating, air conditioning and plumbing company wants everyone to keep their equipment safe.

If you have any questions about what to do, contact 217, Inc. by calling 217-281-1650.

The Champaign Police Department confirmed that on Friday, a Neil Street business reported a theft of copper parts from air conditioning units. It happened at an unknown date and time behind a building that housed several businesses. Building management first noticed the issue during last week’s warmer days when the businesses tried to turn on their air conditioning.

Champaign Police continue to investigate the theft and ask anyone with more information to call them at 217-351-4545, or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477.

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