Thieves continue to steal copper wire running underground used to power several street lights throughout the community. Since July of last year, 15 thefts of this nature have taken place at a cost of over $56,000 to the City. Chino Police Officers suspect the wiring is being sold for scrap.
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Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is taking on the rampant copper theft problem in its Pennsylvania market by offering up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of anyone who has stolen copper cable in Lawrence and Washington Counties.
The price of copper remains at near historic highs, and that means so, too, does the amount of copper getting stolen. Everything from telephone wire to plumbing is a target, and lawmakers in nearly half the states are considering legislation aimed at making it harder for thieves to sell the stolen metal. James City County
More than 100 copper wire theft incidents have been reported in City Council District 5 since last July. Copper wire was stolen earlier this month during a burglary at a construction site in Westwood, adding to a list of dozens of copper wire theft incidents reported in the area since last July.
LAS CRUCES — Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for breaking into and stealing copper wiring from five homes that are under construction.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Caltrans is once again playing catch up after being hit by copper thieves. The latest area to get hit is along Highway 168 between Fowler and Temperance. That’s where wires were cut, impacting landscaping systems and possibly lighting.
LUBBOCK,TX (KCBD) Thieves are becoming more creative these days, it seems. According to Lt. Bryan Taylor with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department, new home constructions and county farms are becoming victim to copper wire theft, which has increased more than 300% in the last year alone.
Motorists are quick to blame solo drivers, out-of-sync traffic lights and an improving economy for San Francisco Bay area traffic gridlock. But copper thieves are a hidden culprit in the commuting mess.traffic jam They tear out copper wiring powering metering lights, traffic signals and freeway electronic signs
Driving in the dark lately? You may have noticed the lights are out along some sections of major interstates, like I-15, I-80, and I-215. But don’t blame the power company or burned out light bulbs…the real culprits are thieves who are in the business of stealing copper wire.
SAN JOSE (KGO) — Thieves are stealing copper wiring from metering lights and creating a lot of gridlock in the Bay Area as a result. The San Jose Mercury News is reporting the thieves are at fault for many traffic jams because they tear out valuable copper wiring that powers metering lights and traffic signals