Burglary – Elkton Occurred: February 22, 2026, at 6:58 p.m. Location: Twin City Fan, 210 Badger Street N, Elkton, South Dakota
Elkton, S.D. — At approximately 8:09 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a burglary at Twin City Fan in Elkton.
An employee reported two separate after-hours incidents involving an unknown individual entering the facility and removing tools. The first incident occurred on Friday, February 13, between 10:50 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The second incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, between 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.
Surveillance footage from inside the building shows an unidentified individual entering through the north side of the facility, walking through the production area, and collecting tool batteries and chargers. The individual then exited through the south side of the building.
Between the two incidents, approximately 20 items were reported missing, with an estimated total loss of $6,000.
Anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area during the reported timeframes is encouraged to contact the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers at 605-692-STOP (7867).
This case remains under investigation by the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.
David D. Biteler
Assistant Sheriff
Brookings County Sheriff’s Office
315 7th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8300