Sioux Falls Police Arrest Suspect in Early Morning Home Invasion

Sioux Falls police arrested Timothy Farmer on Wednesday morning following a home invasion and armed robbery near South Riverdale Road. Authorities say Farmer entered the home through an unlocked door around 6:40 a.m., pointed a gun at the residents, and demanded car keys and phones before fleeing in their vehicle.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Sioux Falls police arrested a man following a home invasion early Wednesday. Officers say Timothy Farmer entered a home near South Riverdale Road around 6:40 a.m. through an unlocked door. He allegedly pointed a gun at the residents and demanded their car keys and phones before taking off in their vehicle. About two hours later, the police located both the vehicle and Farmer near West 26th Street. Thankfully, no one was injured. Farmer is facing charges including robbery, burglary, and grand theft. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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