A $16,000 copper wire theft in Maryland helped crack open a massive burglary ring linked to more than 20 crimes in at least ...

To clean copper, Krzyston recommends a mixture of lemon juice, which is slightly less acidic than vinegar, and baking soda. "Use a soft cloth and the mixture to buff out the impurities of your ...

Council members lauded the copper wire task force for its efforts to curtail thefts that have left neighborhoods without street lighting or internet service. More than 80 arrests made in ...

Copper wire thieves are also targeting lights on Los Angeles streets and freeways. In the last four years, Caltrans has spent about $24 million on repairs, according to NBC News.. The thefts from ...

Copper wire thefts cost St. Paul $250,000 in damages in 2019; last year, that cost ballooned to $1.2 million. The city’s Department of Public Works has received around 1,600 reports of ...

The AT&T copper wire network is 70 years old and it's becoming increasingly unreliable, said Johnson. It doesn't do well in water or during storms and "copper value is up, so we are experiencing a ...

In October 2024, metro leaders announced the formation of the Critical Infrastructure Taskforce, aimed at tracking copper wire thefts and prosecuting thieves. On Tuesday, Mayor Cr ...

More than 1,600 pounds of copper wire has been recovered with the recent arrests, which Krekorian said is worth about $40,000. How thefts are affecting L.A. Neighborhoods, ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Copper wire theft is a growing concern in Tucson. The thefts are causing broken infrastructure and hefty repair bills, impacting both businesses and city services.

Statewide requirements to help prevent copper wire theft will become law on Jan. 1 despite a lawsuit by the scrap metal workers claiming the legislation will effectively shut down their industry.

Theft of copper wire in Salt Lake City is captured on video April 4, 2024. Since 2022, the city has recorded 194 copper wire thefts and 78 additional cases where thieves cut cables but failed to ...