Series II

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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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 [...]

   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 [...]