US Edition$260,000 in damage caused after copper wire theft: CKPS
A 24-year-old Tilbury man faces multiple charges after two break-ins caused $260,000 in damage and police recovered stolen copper wire and equipment.
- On January 9, Chatham-Kent Police Services searched a Tilbury home, recovered copper wire and arrested a 24-year-old Tilbury man after two break-ins at an Industrial Park Road business caused $260,000 damage.
- CKPS allege the thefts involved removing copper from installed equipment, damaging equipment housing the copper wire during two break-ins at the same Tilbury business.
- The 24-year-old Tilbury man faces two counts of breaking and entering, possession of property under $5,000, and mischief over $5,000, and remains in custody at the South West Detention Centre.
- Authorities urged residents to call 1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 as the investigation continues, warning wire thefts pose risks to businesses and infrastructure.
- The accused has a court appearance scheduled on Monday, police said, while Chatham-Kent Police Services warn wire thefts threaten local businesses and infrastructure.
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Tilbury man charged following copper wire theft investigation
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A Tilbury man has been arrested following an investigation into two separate break-and-enter incidents involving the theft of copper wire from a business in Tilbury, Chatham-Kent police said. Police reported that during the week of Jan. 5, a business located on Industrial Park Road was targeted twice. In both incidents, copper wire was stolen and significant damage was caused to the equipment housing…
Media Release – Tilbury Man Arrested Following Copper Wire Thefts causing $260,000 in Damage
The Chatham‑Kent Police Service has arrested a Tilbury man following an investigation into two separate break‑and‑enter incidents involving the theft of copper wire from a business in Tilbury (CK26002049). During the week of January 5, a business located on Industrial Park Road in Tilbury was targeted in two separate break and enters. In both incidents, […] Source
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