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by sssherri on June 23rd, 2009
Yep, been a problem here now for a couple of years. Apparently there's good money in it. :(
by Over and Out on June 23rd, 2009
My husband works for our local gas/electric utility co .. they have always had problems with people stealing copper wire.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on June 24th, 2009
Yes. And two auto salvage yards were broken into and someone stole catalytic converters worth thousands of dollars because they contain gold and other precious metals.
by bandit lets go jets on June 23rd, 2009
i had just finished wiring a new house and someone came in and cut and stole all the wiring and the copper pipes i had to do the job all over again then at the local train station an alert cop saw a guy under a car with a hacksaw cutting and stealing a catalytic converter's
by Anonomous on June 23rd, 2009
People are stealing everything where I live. A few months ago I left a carseat on the front porch and someone took it! Out of all things, my toddlers car seat? They are getting ruthless! I don't leave anything outside anymore!
by HoboJoe on June 23rd, 2009
Not copper. But I had the the catalytic converter on my 4 X 4 almost stolen. I think there is some metal that was worth about $55. Police have cracked down on this and buyers are being prosecuted. I live in Northern California.
by Chicago Lady on June 23rd, 2009
Loggybren, I am so sorry you were victimized in that way!
Theft of copper wire has increased significantly over the past several years in most areas. Here, we worked to get an Ordinance requiring scrap yards to obtain photo I.D.s and maintain careful records of all cash paid for copper, titanium, and other valuable metals. We have required this of pawn shops and resale shops for many years and it has proven a valuable investigative tool for law enforcement. You may want to attempt similar legislation in your area.
One of the most disturbing details is that your home was entered. I'm sure you have already done this but if not, please consider changing locks, installing an alarm, etc. and even installing internal and external surveillance cameras. Some systems come with fairly inexpensive remote viewing capabilities for off-site monitoring. Point being, if they were in your house and saw other valuables...
Best wishes, my friend.
by Ditto on June 24th, 2009
I havent heard of any thefts recently but when steel was at it's peak, people were stealing everything - even storm drain covers!
by Rollie on June 23rd, 2009
Sure are. It has lessened a bit lately. I'm sure the construction sites, etc. have taken precautions and now have security in place to prevent it.
i think i was caught stealing??!!
by kelz1702 on January 26th, 2011
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I stole a necklace from my boyfriends house, should I replce it or tell him?
by Tommo74 on January 19th, 2011
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What is most likely punishment for getting caught with a stolen license plate on your car?
by switek61 on March 29th, 2011
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My old roomate has a painting and two very expensive pieces of crystal that I want back. What are my rights to get my things back?
by nuedan11 on February 17th, 2011
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Seems like it is really increasing. My home was recently vandalized. Thank you, sssherri!:)
by LoggyBren on June 23rd, 2009
I sure am sorry your home was vandalized. That must have been horrible. Hope everything's back the way you want it now. Good luck & hope they caught the people responsible.
by sssherri on June 23rd, 2009
Police report was filled out but I doubt they will find them. My insurance (thank goodness) will pay for it..$500.00 deductable but that's ok b/c the home was built in 1982. It's just the idea that someone came to my house..scary.
by LoggyBren on June 23rd, 2009
It just creeps me out to think of someone entering my home like that. Hope things work out.
by sssherri on June 23rd, 2009