Recent rash of copper wire thefts causes outages, damage in rural Nova Scotia: RCMP

N.S. RCMP investigating rash of copper thefts

RCMP are investigating four recent incidents of stolen copper wire. Police say the threats to infrastructure, phone and internet service and safety are substantial.

Recent rash of copper wire thefts causes outages, damage in rural Nova Scotia: RCMP

HALIFAX - RCMP in northern and central Nova Scotia are investigating recent thefts of copper wire that have caused phone and internet outages, as well as significant property damage.

Police request public's help after several incidents of stolen copper wire

Police are requesting assistance following recent incidents of copper wire thefts across the province, including in Colchester County.

Multiple copper thefts result in damage to infrastructure around Nova Scotia

NOVA SCOTIA: Several RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia are investigating recent reports of copper wire theft and the resulting damage to infrastructure associated with these property crimes. In Colchester County, investigators learned that telecommunications lines in two different areas were cut between July 28 and August 4. Both thefts, which occurred in rural areas around Debert and Masstown, resulted in phone and internet outages in the area af…

Multiple copper thefts cause damage to infrastructure around Nova Scotia

Several RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia are investigating recent reports of copper wire theft and the resulting damage to infrastructure associated with these property crimes.