Las Vegas copper theft crackdown shows results with new ordinances
Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from an NV Energy substation, causing a power outage at Reid Airport and $30,000 in damages. Th
Police Arrest Suspect in Copper Wire Theft
February 7, 2025 -- Police on Wednesday arrested a suspect who allegedly stole more than 300 pounds of copper wire from electrical pull boxes along Colorado Avenue. Juan Carlos Gonzalez Alvarado, 43, was spotted by officers at around 1:30 a.m. near the 1500 block of Colorado pushing a city-owned trash container with the stolen wire.
3 suspects in copper cable theft arrested. Fort Worth saw 545% increase in AT&T wire theft
Three people were recently arrested in connection with the theft of over 150 pounds of copper wire, according to a news release from Fort Worth police. Officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 2900 block of Shamrock Avenuve on Jan. 20, where it was reported that three people appeared to remove copper cable from a building.
Man Suspected of Copper Theft in Santa Monica Arrested
A 43-year-old man suspected of stealing more than 300 pounds of copper wire from underground electrical pull boxes in Santa Monica has been taken into custody, police announced Friday. Officers responded to reports of copper wire theft in the 1500 block of Colorado Avenue around 1:30 a.
Suspected copper wire theft at NV Energy substation causes power outage in Las Vegas
A suspected copper wire theft at an NV Energy Substation is believed to be the cause of a power outage in the Las Vegas valley.
Vermilion RCMP arrest man for theft of copper wire, and stolen vehicle recovered
A Saskatchewan man is facing multiple charges after Vermilion RCMP responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle stuck on a lease road. RCMP said officers were called to the area near Range Road 72 and Township Road 520 on Feb.
Power restored at Vallejo school closed due to copper wire theft
A Vallejo school that closed for over a week after thieves stole copper wiring from the campus is scheduled to reopen Tuesday.
King County crackdown on copper wire theft leads to arrests and felony charges
The push in King County to investigate and arrest people believed to be stealing copper wire and to get them prosecuted is finding success!
Arrest report: Men arrested in copper wire theft allegedly split money, receive $200 each
The three men accused of stealing copper wire from the NV Energy plant were arrested near the scene, according to an arrest report for one of the men. The incident happened on Monday, February 3 at the 5600 block of Procyon Street,
3 arrested in attempted copper wire theft that caused Las Vegas power outage
Three people have been arrested in connection with an attempted copper wire theft Monday at an energy substation, which caused a temporary power outage. The Metropolitan Police Department said copper wire had been removed from several breaker boxes in the 5600 block of Procyon Street,
Copper theft increasing in Fort Worth, according to police
Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $700 worth of copper wire cables in Fort Worth, police said.
Here’s what Tulare County’s DA is offering farmers to help deter copper wire theft
To prevent copper wire thefts in Tulare County, farmers and ranchers can receive waterproof equipment stickers. The Tulare ...
Recent copper theft raises concerns in Gage County
The Gage County Sheriff’s Office issued a public alert Thursday following a recent theft of copper wire from Center Pivot ...
Fort Worth arrests 3 people amid 545% increase in copper cable theft, police department says
In the past two years, the city has experienced a 545% increase in reported AT&T cable thefts, and a 53% increase in metal theft overall.
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Why Copper Theft Is Surging In Texas & What’s Being Done
While copper theft is happening around the Lone Star State, the city of Fort Worth has recently experienced a more than 500% ...
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4 men allegedly stole $10k worth of copper wire from Clementi worksite, sold it to scrap metal firm
Four men, aged between 24 and 30, were arrested for allegedly breaking into a construction site along Clementi Road and ...
Fort Worth neighborhoods are losing internet service for weeks. Blame copper wire thieves.
These thefts are impacting hospitals, post offices and every facet of life, said Sgt. Anthony White, who heads up the Fort ...