Monday, May 10, 2010
Copper Thefts On Rise
KENTUCKY...
One local cable company says that copper theft is now something of an “ongoing battle” as the problem continues to grow. Representatives with Gearheart Communications at Harold say that the rash of thefts from their company has grown worse as the price of precious metals, such as copper, has increased. Since 2008, the company has been the target of numerous copper thefts from telephone lines in the areas of Harold, Wheelwright and Grethel. At this point, the company is asking for help from the community, encouraging anyone who might have information of a past incident or those who might have even witnessed someone in the act of taking the lines, to let them know through an anonymous tip. Those who might have such information can contact either the Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville at (606) 433-7711 or Gearheart Communications.
One local cable company says that copper theft is now something of an “ongoing battle” as the problem continues to grow. Representatives with Gearheart Communications at Harold say that the rash of thefts from their company has grown worse as the price of precious metals, such as copper, has increased. Since 2008, the company has been the target of numerous copper thefts from telephone lines in the areas of Harold, Wheelwright and Grethel. At this point, the company is asking for help from the community, encouraging anyone who might have information of a past incident or those who might have even witnessed someone in the act of taking the lines, to let them know through an anonymous tip. Those who might have such information can contact either the Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville at (606) 433-7711 or Gearheart Communications.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 8:43 AM 
