Church AC Stolen in St Louis | St. Louis News

A 68-year-old man, Dawud Shabazz, is behind bars in St. Louis after being caught on surveillance stealing three high-value air-conditioning units from a Baptist church — worth over $750 each — and selling them for scrap. Charged with theft and property damage, he’s currently jailed with no bond. This isn’t an isolated case — thieves are targeting churches’ HVAC systems across the city, also stealing copper, water meters, and pumps. Police are ramping up patrols and investigating whether this is part of a larger operation, while congregations struggle to recover from the costly, disruptive losses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04977d9f725b291f