UPDATED 8/23/2011 4:30 p.m.

VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta Police Department detectives have arrested a person in connection with the theft of parts from an air conditioner located at the South Georgia Regional Library.

The robbery happened between August 16-17. The air conditioner at the library was damaged and the copper wiring had been removed from the unit.

Detectives at the Valdosta Police Department developed 41-year-old John Allen Miller as a suspect after further investigation and by talking to various persons. Echols County Sheriff Randy Courson helped find Miller, who was in Echols County when he was arrested August 22.

Miller is a resident of the Lake Park, Georgia area. He has been charged with Felony Criminal Damage to Property and Misdemeanor Theft by Taking.

Miller is currently being held at the Lowndes County Jail pending judicial proceedings.

Anyone having any information regarding any crimes in the City of Valdosta is urged to contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigations at 229-293-3145 or can remain anonymous by calling the crime tip line at 229-293-3091.

VALDOSTA, Ga. - South Georgia Regional Library's air conditioning unit was stripped by thieves looking to sell a valuable metal inside--copper.

According to Commander Brian Childress, the last time the South Georgia Regional Library's air conditioning unit worked properly was August 16 at 6:00 p.m.

The next day it seemed to be running fine, because the temperature inside the building was cool.

After a while, librarian Beverly Sanders noticed it was getting warmer and warmer.

She called the main office, and they sent someone to check it. The cover was lifted and the real issue was discovered. All the copper from inside the air conditioning unit was stolen.

Copper is generally sold for scrap, like aluminum from cans. However, copper sells for more than aluminum.

Detectives from the Valdosta Police department are investigating the incident.