(FOX40.COM) -- Three people were arrested after law enforcement discovered nearly $350,000 worth of stolen construction equipment at a homeless encampment, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. • Video Above: Most commonly reported crimes in the U.S.

After a series of thefts that targeted construction sites and county projects throughout Sacramento County, SCSO said they began to investigate the reports.

"These crimes affect private businesses and had a serious impact on the County’s Civil Engineering Department with ongoing infrastructure projects," SCSO said.

The investigation led deputies to a large homeless encampment in South Sacramento, where they reportedly discovered nearly $350,000 worth of stolen industrial tools and equipment, such as windows, solar panels, a s

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