Del. man arrested for air conditioner theft

PHILADELPHIA - June 10, 2012 (WPVI) -- Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Greenwood, Delaware man for stealing air conditioning units from businesses in Sussex County.

Detectives arrested 45 year old Curtis Elliott on Friday after an extensive investigation that began in April 2012.

Police say Elliott frequented a salvage yard in Lincoln, Delaware with copper tubing and other metal used in air conditioners for cash.

Elliott was also observed in surveillance video from area businesses.

He was charged with a laundry list of crimes and is being held Delaware Corrections facility after failing to post bail.

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