copper wire theft
Coverage of copper wire theft in the Nexus archive.
- Thrissur Corporation hands over ₹50-lakh copper wire theft case to Vigilance after six years
Thrissur Corporation handed over a ₹50-lakh copper wire theft case to Vigilance after six years. Police and the Crime Branch investigations into the theft from the Thrissur Corporation Electricity department’s Paravattani store failed to make progress.
- Four persons held for stealing copper wires at railway yard
Four persons were arrested for stealing copper wires from railway signaling systems between Arakkonam and Tiruttani, and Arakkonam and Katpadi. Railway officials confirmed the wires had been missing for several weeks.
- Thief stole more than $50K in copper wire from local farms: sheriff
A suspect admitted to stealing over $50,000 in copper wire from multiple agricultural properties in Monterey County and is linked to similar thefts in surrounding counties. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspect's involvement in the crimes.
- Radical plan to send in army of armed guards to fight out-of-control LA copper wire theft
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is requesting an armed police force to address persistent copper wire thefts. The problem has escalated to the point where standard measures are insufficient, prompting the proposal of a radical solution involving armed guards.