Durham AC Heists Cost Over Million | Durham News

Durham County’s AC unit heists are spiraling out of control, with over $1.2 million in stolen equipment and schools and businesses left scrambling to pay for replacements. The biggest hit? Glenn Elementary, where thieves carted off a $900,000 system using a truck and trailer. Two suspects are now in custody: William Leroy Jenkins, charged with three thefts including one on August 27, and Mark Troy Smith, facing multiple felonies for stealing from Glenn Elementary, Clarkston Consulting, and Avioq — each theft worth hundreds of thousands. The real cost? Beyond the stolen gear, repair bills soar, and thieves are stripping units for valuable metals, leading to charges like injury to property to obtain nonferrous metal. Smith is jailed without bond as authorities dig deeper into this escalating crime wave. 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/9994bcc0a6df7f6f