Copper Theft Shuts Down O-Train

Copper theft has once again forced the shutdown of O-Train service on the Trillium Line, OC Transpo has confirmed.
The line has been out of commission since 7:30 a.m. Tuesday 3rd July. Ottawa police are investigating.

Copper Theft from Two Barnhart Cellphone Towers in Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating copper theft from two cellphone towers in the Barnhart area.
The thefts occurred a couple of hours apart in the early morning hours of June 13th.

Copper Thief Electrocuted While Attempting To Steal Copper Wire from Light Pole

A copper thief was killed early Thursday morning in east Oklahoma City after being electrocuted while attempting to steal copper wire from a light pole, according to KWTV.

Security Staff Tamper with AEDC Substation

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger has arrested a man for alleged vandalism of Zarumai substation in Minna which belongs to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

All Grounding Removed in Copper Theft in Nelson Mandela Bay

Electricity interruptions are expected in the Mount Croix and PE Central areas this week.
Vandals gained entry unlawfully and vandalised six circuit breakers, cut all earthling straps between the various cubicles inside the substation.

Copper Theft from Eskom and Telkom

Five suspects between the ages of 24 and 45 have been arrested for their involvement in the theft of 2 470 kilogrammes of copper and aluminium cables, Bedfordview Edenvale News reports.