June 2012
20 posts
Thieves target copper from HVAC systems -...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Thieves target copper from HVAC systemsWoonsocket CallWOONSOCKET – First it was the theft of copper pipe from abandoned homes, now local police are investigating the theft of copper from costly heating and air … See on woonsocketcall.com
Supervisors set hearing for street lighting...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft We’re keeping everything else pretty much in check.” High copper costs in 2008 led to a proliferation of copper thefts and higher replacement costs to replace stolen copper, said Stress. “Copper theft for a while was getting … See on ramonasentinel.com
Suspected copper-theft ring busted in Pomona - Los...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft CBS LocalSuspected copper-theft ring busted in PomonaLos Angeles TimesSeveral Inland Empire law enforcement agencies combined to arrest six people earlier this week who are suspected of the theft of thousands of pounds of …Apparent Crew Of Copper… See on latimesblogs.latimes.com
Copper thieves strike KC business | Local News -...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Copper thieves struck a Kansas City company, disabling it for the day. See on kmbc.com
Cardiff Catholic cathedral brass theft shocks...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft The missing items include a large floor-based brass candlestick and a smaller altar candlestick, both from sets of six donated following World War II. A brass flower stand engraved as being donated by the Union of Catholic … See on clericalwhispers.blogspot.fr
Copper swiped from school construction site in...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Copper swiped from school construction site in Montgomery CoWSLSA bundle of copper piping sits outside what will in the near future be the new Auburn High School. See on www2.wsls.com
Copper Thieves Leave Paul Hall Community Center In...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft A local charity that brings joy to the needy every holiday season has become the victim of robbery and sabotage. See on chicago.cbslocal.com
Copper thief hits Pittsburgh Willy's
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Chandler hot dog eatery Pittsburgh Willy’s temporarily closed Sunday when someone stole an underground city water meter and some copper pipe. Owner Randy Walters arrived at work at 6:30 a.m. Sunday and unknowingly … See on mouthbysouthwest.com
Stolen Tonbridge Cemetery brass plaques recovered...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft BBC NewsStolen Tonbridge Cemetery brass plaques recoveredBBC NewsA large number of brass plaques stolen from a remembrance wall at a Kent cemetery have been recovered during a police raid in south London. See on bbc.co.uk
Suspect in copper thefts arrested - WestSac.com
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft West Sacramento man said by police to have power tools and stolen copper pipe when he was pulled over on a traffic stop. See on westsac.com
Four charged in theft of copper, aluminum from...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft CBS LocalFour charged in theft of copper, aluminum from Aberdeen Proving GroundBaltimore Sun (blog)BY ERIKA BUTLER, ebutler@theaegis.com Four Aberdeen Proving Ground employees, including two from Harford County, one from Cecil County and one from … See on baltimoresun.com
Police bust multi-state copper ring based in our...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft A multi-state and multi-million dollar criminal theft ring has been busted in our backyard, said police. See on wfmz.com
Copper theft, damage totals $446000, police say |...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Three people are charged in connection with a major copper theft that also caused damage at the Dillsburg Shopping Center in York County on Route 15. The theft and resulting damage is estimated at $446000. See on wgal.com
Copper thefts bound to spike this summer
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Electric sub-stations are prime targets for copper theives. See on connectmidmissouri.com
Copper thieves ripping up live underground cables...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Thieves in Adelaide have ripped up live underground wiring, with authorities warning it left motorists at risk. See on abc.net.au
Westar sees rise in substation copper thefts
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft A large rise in copper thefts at Westar Energy substations - not just in numbers but in sheer nerve - prompted the utility on Tuesday to ask for vigilance from its customers in helping discourage such crime. See on cjonline.com
SF man provides window into lucrative copper...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft If Bay Area authorities want to slow the epidemic of metal theft, they’re going to have to get a handle on people like Dennis McGuire - and the forces that have made his pastime so lucrative. The 52-year-old San… See on sfgate.com
Copper thefts become growing concern | News - Home
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Copper Thefts. ALLENTOWN, Pa. -. Copper is a popular item for thieves these days. Police say they swipe the metal and try to sell it off at scrap yards. But now the owners of some of those scrap yards are taking a more active role in tracking … See on wfmz.com
Copper theft causes railroad crossing to shut down...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft Copper theft causes railroad crossing to shut downLongview Daily NewsA metal thief caused a malfunction at a heavily traveled Ocean Beach Highway railroad crossing last week by stripping copper wire off the tracks, Longview police said. See on tdn.com
Martinez Grave Robbers Steal Brass Handles, Bolts...
See on Scoop.it - Copper & Metals Theft SFistMartinez Grave Robbers Steal Brass Handles, Bolts From CoffinsHuffington PostBy Robin Wilkey Posted: 06/01/2012 12:20 pm Updated: 06/01/2012 12:20 pm A 140-year-old Bay Area cemetery was plundered by grave robbers seemingly for a few brass… See on huffingtonpost.com
