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Thousands of dollars worth of tools stolen from a Habitat for Humanity construction site trailer
AMES, Iowa — Thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from Habitat for Humanity’s construction site in Ames Sunday night, halting their work on affordable homes. KCCI reports Habitat for Humanity construction manager Curt Samson, said someone cut the lock on his equipment trailer and stole thousands of dollars worth of tools, including a Sawzall, and a full two-drawer tool box.
Dan Nutini, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, said crews are building affordable homes and need the tools to finish the project. Work came to a halt Monday. When word got out on social media offers for replacement tools came pouring in. Nutini said they recorded the serial numbers of most of the those prior to them being stolen, so if someone tries to sell them, the buyer will know the tools are stolen property. Nutini says his message to the thief or thieves, is that they just want their tools back so Habitat For Humanity can continue its mission to build affordable housing.
If you have information about the theft, call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5135.
