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Man nearly electrocuted after cutting copper wire, knocking out power in Northeast Philadelphia
A man was nearly electrocuted while police said he tried to steal copper wiring and knocked out power to 1,500 homes and ...
Copper wire theft suspected as cause of Philadelphia power outage, police say
A man is in critical condition after he was shocked while trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer box.
Man shocked, suffers burns while trying to steal copper wire in Philly: Police
A man has suffered burns all over his body after police said he was shocked by a transformer box while trying to steal copper wire in Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood.
Copper wire thieves once again leave Minneapolis communities in the dark
The city says they repaired the lighting in 2023 and 2024 around Lake of the Isles, yet the majority of the wire around the ...
Man Suffers Severe Burns in Philadelphia During Copper Wire Theft Attempt
Initially aiming to steal copper wire, he inadvertently triggered a high-voltage cable, resulting in a severe electric shock that ignited a small fire. This raises critical questions about the dangers ...
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Milpitas Police Warn of Copper Wire Theft Spree Causing Widespread Blackouts
Milpitas Police report a surge in copper wire thefts causing widespread outages and urge public vigilance in reporting ...
Man convicted of stealing 550 pounds of copper wire in Manitowoc County to fuel drug habit
Mark Plagemann was convicted Wednesday in connection with a series of thefts of copper wire, using the money for drugs.
Copper wire theft on I-680 darkens freeway in San Jose
A copper wire theft has left another area of San Jose in the dark. On Interstate 680 near the McKee exit in San Jose Monday night, many of the streetlights were not working. Caltrans said that people ...