Armed Robbery 20-08558
May 07, 2020

Larceny 20-08069
April 29, 2020

On April 29, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a business near East 10th Street and South Franklin Avenue for a larceny.   The investigation found that an unknown suspect selected several parked work vehicles in the parking lot of the closed business.  The suspect then cut off the catalytic converters of the work vehicles.  The damage done to the work vehicles and the loss of catalytic converters is approximately $5,000.  

Burglary 20-07538
April 23, 2020

On April 22, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a residence near West 28th Street and South Norton Avenue for a burglary.   The investigation found that an unknown suspect had made entry into the residence through a side door.  Once inside the residence the suspect stole several electronics. 

Copper Theft 20-07129
April 16, 2020

On April 15, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a business near East 60th Street North and North Minnesota Avenue for a larceny.   The investigation found that an unknown suspect had stripped copper from multiple AC units near a commercial business.  The cost of the stolen copper and the damage done to the AC units is approximately $35,000.

Vandalism 20-06732
April 09, 2020

Over the course of the last several weeks the Sioux Falls Police Department responded to 15 separate reports of car windows being broken out.  From the investigation, it appears unknown suspect(s) selected random parked vehicles to vandalize by shooting the windows with a BB gun.  The damage done to the vehicles is approximately $4,000.  SFPD CC# 2020-06732.

Aggravated Assault 20-06115
April 02, 2020

On March 30, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to the area of West 32nd Street and South Sertoma Avenue for an aggravated assault.   The investigation found that the victim was running on Sertoma Avenue when an unknown suspect grabbed the victim from behind.  The suspect punched the victim multiple times in the head while attempting to pull the victim into a tree line.  The victim was able to get away from the suspect and he fled from the scene.  The suspect is described as an early 20’s dark skinned African American male, approximately 6’2”-6’3” with a thin build.

Armed Robbery 20-05836
March 26, 2020

On March 26, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a business near West 41st Street and South Marion Road for an armed robbery.   The investigation found that an unknown suspect had entered the business and approached the employee working.  The suspect pointed a black handgun at the employee and demanded money.  The suspect was able to get an undetermined amount of money and fled from the business.  The suspect was described as an approximately 6’0” male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black ski mask and sunglasses, black gloves, and black shoes. 

Potential Covid-19 Scams
March 19, 2020

There have been reports in other parts of the country about people going door-to-door with COVID-19 home testing kits. Once inside, they steal and rob from the victims. There are NO reports like this happening in Sioux Falls.  Some people may try to take advantage of others, please don't give out sensitive information or fall victim to these types of scams. Remember, in Sioux Falls, anyone selling or peddling must have and show a Peddler's Permit. If they do not have a permit, do not buy anything or let anyone into your home and call police.

Burglary 20-04765
March 12, 2020

On March 9, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a business under construction near East 26 Street and South Veterans Parkway for a burglary.  The investigation found that unknown suspects had made entry into the business.  Once inside the suspects stole numerous construction tools.  The amount of loss from the theft was approximately $10,000.

Burglary 20-04171
March 05, 2020

Burglary 20-03366
February 27, 2020

On February 19, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a storage unit facility near West 12th Street and South Marion Road for a burglary.   The investigation found that unknown suspects had broken into a storage unit at the facility. The total amount of loss from the damage and theft was approximately $3,000.

Armed Robbery 20-03237
February 20, 2020

On February 16, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to an armed robbery near the intersection of West 41 Street and South Louise Avenue. The investigation found that two unknown suspects entered the business, approached the employee, and displayed a gun.  The suspects were able to obtain an undetermined amount of money and fled from the business. The suspects were described as 1- African American male, 5’2”-5’5” with dreadlocks.  He was last seen wearing a black ski mask and a black hooded sweatshirt.  This suspect displayed a silver revolver.  2- African American male, 6’2”-6’4”.  He was last seen wearing a black ski mask and black hooded sweatshirt. 

Armed Robbery 20-03002
February 13, 2020

On February 13, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to an armed robbery near the intersection of West 57th Street and South Marion Avenue. The investigation found that an unknown suspect had entered the business, approached the employee, and displayed a gun.  The suspect was able to obtain an undetermined amount of money and fled from the business to the north. The suspect was described as an African American male, 5’9” with an athletic build and carrying a black and silver handgun.  He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black sweat pants, black tennis shoes, and a green/white bandana covering his face.  SFPD CC#2020-03002.

Job Site Theft 20-02473
February 06, 2020

On February 5, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a larceny near the intersection of East 41st Street and South Linedrive Avenue. The investigation found that unknown suspects had broken into a building under construction.  Numerous construction tools were stolen and the total loss is in excess of $2,000.  SFPD CC#2020-02473.

Tailgate Thefts 20-01837
January 30, 2020

Over the course of the last several weeks the Sioux Falls Police Department responded to multiple reports of tailgates being stolen from vehicles.  The investigation found that an unknown suspect selected random parked vehicles in the parking lots of closed commercial businesses.  The suspect then steals the tailgate.

Stolen Vehicles
January 23, 2020

Since January 1, 2020, Sioux Falls Police have responded to 58 stolen vehicles.  A large number of these stolen vehicles had the keys in the vehicle and were running.  Some tips to prevent stolen vehicles are: 1-Never leave your car running or the keys in the ignition when you’re away from it.  2-Always roll up the windows and lock your car, even if it’s in front of your home.  3-Park in busy, well lighted areas.  Don’t be a victim of this serious crime.  

Storage Unit Burglary 20-00843
January 16, 2020

On January 13, 2020, Sioux Falls Police responded to a storage unit facility near East 60th Street and North Cliff Avenue for a burglary.  The investigation found that unknown suspects had broken into a storage unit at the facility.  Numerous construction tools were stolen and the total loss is in excess of $15,000.  SFPD CC#2020-00843.

Thefts 20-00502
January 09, 2020

Over the course of the last several weeks the Sioux Falls Police Department responded to multiple reports of catalytic converters being cut off vehicles.  The investigation found that an unknown suspect selected random parked vehicles in the parking lots of closed commercial businesses.  The suspect then cuts off the catalytic converters.  SFPD CC# 2020-00502.

Bicycle Theft 19-26303
December 26, 2019

On December 24, 2019, the Sioux Falls Police Department received a vandalism report from a business near West 28th Street and South Minnesota Avenue.  The reporting party advised that an unknown suspect(s) had cut a fence to gain access to a storage area outside the business.  The investigation found that several donated bicycles were stolen from this storage area during the overnight hours.  The total amount of loss from damage and theft was $5000.00.   SFPD CC#2019-00026303

Armed Robbery 19-25298
December 12, 2019

On December 11, 2019, Sioux Falls Police responded to an armed robbery near the intersection of East 10th Street and South Sycamore Avenue.  The investigation found that an unknown suspect entered the business and told the employee working to “give me the money”.  The employee gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money and he then fled from the business.  The suspect was described as a male wearing a gray towel over his head, black jacket, blue jeans, and white shoes.  SFPD CC#2019-25298.