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As AC thefts spread in Atlanta, homeowners are turning to $700 cages to avoid losses
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Yahoo
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points To avoid losses, some are using cages that cost around $700. Homeowners are taking measures to protect their air conditioning units from theft.
Homeowners are taking measures to protect their air conditioning units from theft. This is in response to a spread of AC thefts. To avoid losses, some are using cages that cost around $700.
Further details about this trend are available from the source. The cost of the cages is one known detail, but other information may also be found through the same source.
The source of this information is Yahoo, which may have more information on the topic, including the context and circumstances surrounding the use of these cages to prevent AC thefts.
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Category: Local Published: August 23, 2026 Source: Yahoo Reading time: 1 min
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