Area Crime Information Alert
Copper Theft
Over the past month
there is a
serious problem with the recent theft of copper wire from air conditioners
and any items that contains copper.
These thefts have
included removing copper piping from vacant rental houses or houses under
construction or repair, breaking into supply areas of phone service
companies and electrical company’s areas and supply yards.
Businesses and
rental property owners should carefully check their supply areas for
security. Construction sites areas where copper wiring and/or piping is
being used should be secured as much as possible and video surveillance of
long-term storage areas is advised.
Business and
residential owners are encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department
to report such thefts and ask neighbors and those around areas where copper
and loose metal is stored to be on the lookout for suspicious subjects or
persons trespassing in these areas.
If any one
has information on suspects call Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at
492-1925. Or the Henderson Police Dept. Investigation Division 438-4141.
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