Category Archives: Copper Theft

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.

Earl Thelander: Iowa Cold Cases

Earl Thelander of Onawa, IA, died from second- and third-degree burns sustained over 80% of his body in an August 2007 explosion after copper thieves stripped propane gas lines from a rural residence he and his wife Hope owned and were readying for a renter. (View source article for more)Source: http://www.iowacoldcases.com/earl_thelander.html

Copper Theft Death-Viewer Discretion Advised

This is what happens when two copper crooks neglect to turn off the power. Countless deaths have been attributed to copper theft. (View source article for more)Source: http://www.motifake.com/copper-theft-rule-1-copper-theft-rules-demotivational-poster-82438.html

Why is copper theft so important?

Copper theft is reaching epidemic levels in the United States. A thief can steal copper from an unprotected air conditioner in minutes, leaving you with thousands of dollars in replacement costs. If you are not protected, you are a target. Continue reading →