Copper wire thieves once again leave Minneapolis communities in the dark
The city says they repaired the lighting in 2023 and 2024 around Lake of the Isles, yet the majority of the wire around the ...
Copper wire thefts leaving Minneapolis residents in the dark
Copper wire theft continues to be a growing issue. It's left residents in the dark near both Lake of the Isles and in Stevens ...
Man trying to steal copper wire causes power outage for more than 1,000 customers, police say
Trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer, he suffered severe burns and is in critical condition, police said.
Copper wire theft suspect arrested in Kern County after pursuit, stolen items found
A man suspected of copper wire theft was arrested following a pursuit in eastern Kern County early Friday morning, said the ...
Copper-wire thefts plague B.C. Hydro in capital region
Thieves have stolen copper wire from B.C. Hydro utility holes in Colwood and other parts of the capital region in five ...
Copper wire theft suspected as cause of Philadelphia power outage, police say
A man is in critical condition after he was shocked while trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer box, police say.
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Milpitas Police Warn of Copper Wire Theft Spree Causing Widespread Blackouts
Milpitas Police report a surge in copper wire thefts causing widespread outages and urge public vigilance in reporting ...
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Spring training in a day; Copper wire theft goes awry; Pa’s poisonous snakes | Morning roundup
Nascent journalist Santiago Ortiz loves a challenge. His latest: Could he turn a Phillies spring training game into a day ...
Police investigating copper wire theft in southern Indiana
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office said the copper wire theft happened in the area of US 150, near Clover Creek Drive, early ...
Copper wire theft on I-680 darkens freeway in San Jose
A copper wire theft has left another area of San Jose in the dark. On Interstate 680 near the McKee exit in San Jose Monday night, many of the streetlights were not working. Caltrans said that people ...
Man Suffers Severe Burns in Philadelphia During Copper Wire Theft Attempt
Initially aiming to steal copper wire, he inadvertently triggered a high-voltage cable, resulting in a severe electric shock that ignited a small fire. This raises critical questions about the dangers ...