A steep drop in metal thefts since 2014 is likely due to new laws designed to record sales, according to a new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). In 2014, a total of 12,630 metal theft claims were …
Continuing a recent trend, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that insured metal theft claims in 2014 were down 8 percent from 2012 levels. In 2012, a total of 13,731 metal theft claims were processed. The number dropped to 13,632 …
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 …
In a new report released today, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) sees more evidence of pervasive metal theft—overwhelmingly copper—affecting communities across the nation. The report reviews metal theft claims from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. During this …
A new report says Ohio leads the states in the number of property insurance claims made for the theft of metals such as copper pipes and wiring. The Dayton Daily News reports the National Insurance Crime Bureau says Ohio property …