Police Arrest Suspect in Copper Wire Theft
February 7, 2025 -- Police on Wednesday arrested a suspect who allegedly stole more than 300 pounds of copper wire from electrical pull boxes along Colorado Avenue. Juan Carlos Gonzalez Alvarado, 43, was spotted by officers at around 1:30 a.m. near the 1500 block of Colorado pushing a city-owned trash container with the stolen wire.
3 suspects in copper cable theft arrested. Fort Worth saw 545% increase in AT&T wire theft
Three people were recently arrested in connection with the theft of over 150 pounds of copper wire, according to a news release from Fort Worth police. Officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 2900 block of Shamrock Avenuve on Jan. 20, where it was reported that three people appeared to remove copper cable from a building.
Man Suspected of Copper Theft in Santa Monica Arrested
A 43-year-old man suspected of stealing more than 300 pounds of copper wire from underground electrical pull boxes in Santa Monica has been taken into custody, police announced Friday. Officers responded to reports of copper wire theft in the 1500 block of Colorado Avenue around 1:30 a.
King County crackdown on copper wire theft leads to arrests and felony charges
The push in King County to investigate and arrest people believed to be stealing copper wire and to get them prosecuted is finding success!
Copper theft increasing in Fort Worth, according to police
Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $700 worth of copper wire cables in Fort Worth, police said.
Vermilion RCMP arrest man for theft of copper wire, and stolen vehicle recovered
A Saskatchewan man is facing multiple charges after Vermilion RCMP responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle stuck on a lease road. RCMP said officers were called to the area near Range Road 72 and Township Road 520 on Feb.
3 arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $700 in copper cables from Fort Worth building
When police arrived at the location, three suspects were arrested – Danny Kempe, 57, Sheldon Witt, 48 and Darcie Jackson, 42. All three were charged with one count of theft of material under $20,000, which is a felony offense. Through their investigation, police recovered 155 pounds of copper wire, valued at $675.80.
Fort Worth sees huge spike in cable copper thefts
Police say thieves are ripping off utility-grade metal, like the ones used as AT&T communications cables. It's a lucrative crime, with some thieves pocketing up to $40,000.
Report: Suspects sold stolen NV Energy copper wire for $600
(FOX5) - $30,000 worth of NV Energy copper wire was later found at encampment by Las Vegas police. FOX5 obtained the arrest ...
Here’s what Tulare County’s DA is offering farmers to help deter copper wire theft
To prevent copper wire thefts in Tulare County, farmers and ranchers can receive waterproof equipment stickers. The Tulare ...
Las Vegas copper theft crackdown shows results with new ordinances
Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from an NV Energy substation, causing a power outage at Reid Airport and $30,000 in damages. Th ...
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Suspected copper wire theft at NV Energy substation causes power outage in Las Vegas
A suspected copper wire theft at an NV Energy Substation is believed to be the cause of a power outage in the Las Vegas ...
Recent copper theft raises concerns in Gage County
The Gage County Sheriff’s Office issued a public alert Thursday following a recent theft of copper wire from Center Pivot ...
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Copper Wire and Cable Enterprises Resume Work Orderly After the Holiday, Industry Gradually Returns to Normal [SMM Analysis]
Copper Wire and Cable Enterprises Resume Work Orderly After the Holiday, Industry Gradually Returns to Normal] This week (1.31-2.6), the operating rate of SMM copper wire and cable enterprises was 27.
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Turning Old Electrical Motors into Recycled Copper Gold
Witness the remarkable process of recycling old electrical motors, where expert techniques are used to dismantle heavy motors and recover pure copper wire. This efficient process not only helps in ...
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4 men allegedly stole $10k worth of copper wire from Clementi worksite, sold it to scrap metal firm
Four men, aged between 24 and 30, were arrested for allegedly breaking into a construction site along Clementi Road and ...