Officials in Memphis, Tenn., have launched an initiative aimed at decreasing copper thefts in the city. The CopperStoppers program will offer a financial reward if people supply information that leads to an arrest. The program will give up to $250 …
The state Department of Public Safety says its investigation indicates that thefts of copper plates from a southern Arizona plant may date as far back as 2006. It had been believed the thefts began in April 2012, but the DPS …
Fargo, N.D., police say three men have been arrested in connection with copper thefts. The Forum reports that the three men were arrested Wednesday on burglary charges. Authorities say the three men stole about 26,000 pounds of copper from Dakota …
Although tougher laws have been passed, officials in South Carolina say metal robbers continue to plague homeowners, churches, government agencies and utilities. The Greenville News reports that thefts continue despite a decline in copper prices. The continued thefts have led …
Police say eight people have been arrested in what authorities say was a monthlong spree of copper thefts at 13 electric substations in the Philadelphia area last year. The Bucks County Courier Times reports police believe the suspects were part …
Mike Hixenbaugh’s truck was filled with an oil tank, some tin rods, an old bathtub and other scrap refuse from the site of a recently demolished mobile home. To the owners of the Pennsylvania property from which the materials were …
Copper thefts are becoming a growing problem for Alabama farmers. Southeast Alabama farmer Trey Martin said someone stole the copper wiring from his irrigation system about two weeks ago. The copper wire was worth $50, but the damages to the …
South Carolina law enforcement officers said Wednesday they hope a new state law will cut down on thieves destroying air-conditioning units, farm equipment and other property to sell the copper inner parts for scrap. Most of the state’s 46 sheriffs …