Suspects accused of attempting to steal copper wire from CenterPoint

Suspects accused of attempting to steal copper wire from CenterPoint

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Five people were arrested after Evansville Police say they attempted to steal approximately $30,000 worth of copper wire from CenterPoint Energy on Tuesday. Authorities say the group was discovered near a manhole in the 400 block of north Evans Avenue around 4:30 p.m.. Police say the group cut a large section of copper wire that was hooked up in the sewer and brought it up to the street. A police report indicates that dam…