Next message: Mark Boolootian: "Re: Copper thefts in california"
In addition to the traditional backhoe threat, as the price of copper
increased so has the threat of people stealing telephone trunk cables
containing copper wire.
http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_4021500
Since Jan. 1, there have been 148 reports of copper wire theft in San
Bernardino County, said sheriff's spokeswoman Jodi Miller.
[...]
Per pound, the metal has risen in price from about 70 cents in July 2001
to $3.60 this month, according to Kitco Inc., an international retailer
of precious metals.
[...]
Anyone with information on the Verizon theft may call the Verizon
Security Control Center, 1-800-997-3287. For the AT&T thefts, people may call
security at (213) 633-2558 or (213) 633-2405. People with information on
copper thefts may also contact their local law enforcement agencies.
