New York Post26d
How LA’s $588 million ‘Ribbon of Light’ landmark became proof that ‘we can’t have nice things’
But while originally hailed for its striking look, the $588 million structure — dubbed the “Ribbon of Light” for the color-changing ... thieves have stolen the copper wire for the lights ...
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 ...
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, police say.
Star Tribune1mon
As Minnesota spends millions on copper theft, recyclers crack the 'Whac-A-Mole' code in Texas
As the metal’s value grew, the number of people attempting to steal it rose. Thieves stripped copper wire from thousands of streetlights, darkening miles of sidewalks, park trails and street ...
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.
Las Vegas Review-Journal4mon
‘A good thing’: New rules target copper wire theft in Las Vegas Valley
Clark County is implementing new rules on scrap metal recycling as part of an effort to crack down on the trafficking of stolen copper wire, including the type typically used in street lights.