Suspect Charged with Rash of HVAC Thefts
   February 6 , 2024
    ( Prince George , VA ) –Suspect Charged with Rash of HVAC Thefts
   The Prince George County Police Department has identified and arrested a suspect in recent air conditioning ( HVAC ) unit thefts . The suspect , identified as Scott Sykora , is a 43 - year - old resident of Hopewell , Virginia .
   During the investigation , it was discovered that Sykora was stealing the interior parts of air conditioner units from homes , businesses , and churches . He then took the stolen components to a scrap metal facility in Richmond , exchanging them for money . Detectives have identified ten known cases of theft in Prince George alone . Similar thefts have also occurred in other jurisdictions , Prince George Detectives are coordinating with the other localities to assist in their investigations .
   The estimated cost of damage and theft caused by Sykora ' s actions is $100 , 000 . He is currently charged with Felony Destruction of Property and Larceny and is being held at Riverside Regional Jail .
   Anyone who witnessed this incident , or anyone with information , is requested to contact the Prince George Police Department at ( 804 ) 733 - 2773 or Crime Solvers at ( 804 ) 733 - 2777 .  You may also remain anonymous by using our P3tips app .  
   Media Contact: Officer Alexis Grochmal
   Public Information Officer ( 804 ) 720 - 3424 email:agrochmal@princegeorgecountyva . gov
   

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