Authorities have identified two suspects and have issued nationwide arrest warrants in connection to the burglary of the Lyon County Courthouse early Wednesday morning.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve identified 39-year-old Brandon Lyle High Pipe and 18-year-old Luciano Eliseo Sanchez as the suspects in the break-in. Both individuals are wanted on multiple charges, including third degree burglary, first degree criminal mischief, willful disturbance, conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony, and reckless use of fire, explosives, or a destructive device.
Authorities say that the suspects broke into the courthouse and moved throughout the building, causing extensive damage. Investigators found broken glass, knocked down Christmas trees, items thrown around, and writing on the walls of the courthouse. No county employees were in the building at the time.
The Sheriff’s Office is currently working with local and out-of-state law enforcement to locate and arrest the two suspects, including state agencies from Iowa and South Dakota, county sheriff’s offices, police departments from Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Chamberlain, SD, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office thanked members of their staff in a news release, commending them for their work on the case. The courthouse remains closed as repairs and clean-up efforts take place, with court operations being handled by the Osceola County Clerk of Court’s Office. Authorities will next update the public when the suspects are arrested.
