Authorities in Gainesville, Ga., are investigating the theft of at least $8,000 worth of copper from a downtown arts center. Amanda McClure, executive director of the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, said she discovered the crime Tuesday morning. The Gainesville Times …
A Metairie, La., man has been arrested after an investigation into the theft of copper downspouts from homes in the Old Metairie neighborhood. The Times-Picayune reports Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Boudreaux, 20, after his mother identified him in …
For the third time this year, thieves have stolen more copper downspouts from an Omaha, Neb., church. Officials with First Christian Church say thieves made off with $2,100 worth of downspouts about two weeks ago. Seven 10 foot-sections were taken. …