The theft of some $10,000 worth of copper from a Gainesville business has led to an investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and a reward for any information on the incident.

Sometime between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3, thieves stole approximately $10,000 worth of copper from seven commercial air conditioning units at a warehouse on Monroe Drive, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.

The business owner is offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft and damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Joe Mariotti, of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at 770-531-6879.