The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) announced the conclusion of what it called a months-long investigation into the damage of HVAC systems throughout the city. According to PPD, in mid-2024, an investigation began into a series of large-scale thefts and property damage incidents targeting commercial HVAC systems throughout Pueblo. Over several months, detectives tracked patterns of destruction and traced multiple crime scenes involving stripped copper components and severely damaged rooftop units. Investigators’ efforts revealed a consistent method of operation, and identified a single suspect,–45-year-old Claude ... (full story)