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A/C Unit Theft…The Cat Burglar is out of the Bag
The cat is out of the bag, or should I say the Cat Burglar is out of the bag. In my opinion, copper theft is here to stay even after the economy recovers. The recent copper theft epidemic has opened the eyes of criminals to a brand new avenue of making money. This knowledge will simply not [...]
8th copper theft suspect arrested – Hardin County news
An eighth suspect was arrested in the ongoing investigation of copper wire theft in Hardin County.
Nine people have been accused of stealing about 15,000 pounds of copper wire from a Lumberton business owner. Seven of them have already been arrested and charged. (View source article for more)Source: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/community-news/hcn/local/72076062.html
Air Conditioning Theft in Bowling Green
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward in connection with a recent theft of air conditioning units. Sometime during the week of February 12, 2007 some stole 3 air conditioning units from The Deuce Bar at 302 Morgantown Road. At least two persons are suspected in removing the installed ten ton unit and (2) five [...]
AC theft: Crooks without a conscience?
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ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Thieves hit two East Albany churches Thursday night. They destroyed expensive air conditioners for a few dollars worth of metal.
A Pastor says crime in his community is frightening and is asking people there to turn in these thieves.
Six air conditioners in all were stripped Friday night [...]
Think your Air Conditioner is safe from theft?
Has really come down to this? Are people actually stealing Air Conditioners right outside your bedroom window? You better believe it. Actually, you can almost count on it.
It comes down to two simple factors really. The need for money and the relative ease in which your air conditioner can be stolen. Whether it’s someone [...]
Habitat for Humanity using Property Armor for A/C Cages
With all the good that Habitat for Humanity does for communities across the nation, it is sad that copper thieves will not give even the most noble of organizations a pass when it comes to making a quick buck. Air conditioners are being stolen without discrimination from all types of dwellings including homes, businesses, hospitals, [...]
Air Conditioners Ransacked in Theft
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Metal thieves did an estimated $50,000 in damages to businesses in the 3200 block of NE 42nd Street in Vancouver.
The stealing of valuable metal and selling it for pennies on the dollar has become an epidemic, Vancouver police said. This time the crooks hit air conditioning units, ripping them apart and cutting out [...]
Copper theft: Lawmakers consider tougher penalties
The following article was published by WTSP in Tallahassee, Florida.
With copper prices soaring, so is copper theft , creating power outages, communication breakdowns and other issues beyond the immediate thievery.
The problem has gotten so bad — some people think the economic slowdown contributes to the crime — that legislators are likely to increase penalties for [...]
