Authorities in eastern Missouri believe they’ve busted a major copper theft ring.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department has arrested four men suspected of stealing AT&T phone cables over several months. Authorities say they were selling the copper for scrap.
KMOV-TV reports that the thefts disrupted phone service and caused $140,000 in damage.
Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Supreme Court Questions $1 Billion Music Piracy Suit Against Cox 
PepsiCo Is Close to a Settlement With Elliott, WSJ Reports 
Hermès Heir Sues Arnault and LVMH in $16 Billion Suit Over Lost Shares 
Heavy Snow Pushes Northeast From NYC, Raising Risk of Traffic and Air Delays 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.