"The arrest highlights the effective use of technology and resources, including the Sheriff's Office airplane, to detect crimes in progress, according to a news release from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. During the early morning hours on Sunday, Jan. 11, deputies with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office andvolunteer pilots operating the Sheriff's Office airplane were monitoring Caltrain tracks when they observed a suspect actively removing cable from the train tracks in South San Francisco."
"He is suspected of removing approximately 50 feet of cable from beneath the Caltrain tracks. The cable was later recovered by deputies. However, the theft did cause an estimated $5,000 in damage. The suspect was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City for the following charges:487(j) PC Grand Theft, Copper Materials496(a) PC Receiving Stolen Property182(a)(1) PC Conspiracy to Commit a Crime587A PC Tampering with a Railroad554(G) PC Trespass, Railroad Facility"
A 24-year-old man was arrested after being observed removing copper cable from Caltrain tracks in South San Francisco during the early morning of Jan. 11. Deputies and volunteer pilots operating the Sheriff's Office airplane were monitoring Caltrain tracks when they saw the suspect actively removing cable. Deputies recovered approximately 50 feet of cable and estimated the theft caused about $5,000 in damage. The arrest involved collaboration with the South San Francisco Police Department. The suspect was booked into Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City and was charged with multiple counts including grand theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, tampering with a railroad, and trespass.
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