Silicon Valley company works to thwart thieves vandalizing EV chargers hunting for copperVandalism at EV charging stations is on the rise, posing threats to the reliability of the network and the electric vehicle market.
Suspects arrested after targeting copper in Morgan Hill light poles, causing $20K in damagesCopper theft from light poles is increasing due to high copper prices, causing significant damage.The trend is concerning for utilities, as damage often outweighs the value of the stolen copper.
Electrify America Increases Charger Security As Cable Thefts ContinueElectric car charger vandalism has significantly increased due to thieves targeting the metal in charging cables.
Silicon Valley company works to thwart thieves vandalizing EV chargers hunting for copperVandalism at EV charging stations is on the rise, posing threats to the reliability of the network and the electric vehicle market.
Suspects arrested after targeting copper in Morgan Hill light poles, causing $20K in damagesCopper theft from light poles is increasing due to high copper prices, causing significant damage.The trend is concerning for utilities, as damage often outweighs the value of the stolen copper.
Electrify America Increases Charger Security As Cable Thefts ContinueElectric car charger vandalism has significantly increased due to thieves targeting the metal in charging cables.
How Vallejo students are able to continue learning after school closes due to copper thievesThe copper wire theft significantly disrupted school for over 600 Vallejo students, highlighting the impact of community crimes on education.
Bay Area school abruptly closes after copper theft cuts powerThe Vallejo school closed for a week due to copper wiring theft causing a major power outage.
How Vallejo students are able to continue learning after school closes due to copper thievesThe copper wire theft significantly disrupted school for over 600 Vallejo students, highlighting the impact of community crimes on education.
Bay Area school abruptly closes after copper theft cuts powerThe Vallejo school closed for a week due to copper wiring theft causing a major power outage.
Caught copper-handed: Second suspect nabbed for wire theft at Brooklyn Navy Yard * Brooklyn PaperA significant rise in burglaries was reported in Brooklyn Navy Yard, with two recent arrests for copper theft underlining the issue.
Los Angeles cracks down on copper wire thefts, warns of more arrestsLos Angeles police have recovered significant amounts of stolen copper wire, indicating a serious issue with theft impacting city infrastructure and taxpayers.
Career scrap metal thief busted yet again after ban from NYC subway for repeat offensesPrince Hayes continues to steal copper despite a lifetime ban, highlighting ongoing issues with crime in public transit systems.
San Jose Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $1300 Worth of Copper WireA San Jose man was arrested for stealing copper wire, reflecting a troubling trend of increased metal thefts in the region.
Los Angeles cracks down on copper wire thefts, warns of more arrestsLos Angeles police have recovered significant amounts of stolen copper wire, indicating a serious issue with theft impacting city infrastructure and taxpayers.
Career scrap metal thief busted yet again after ban from NYC subway for repeat offensesPrince Hayes continues to steal copper despite a lifetime ban, highlighting ongoing issues with crime in public transit systems.
San Jose Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $1300 Worth of Copper WireA San Jose man was arrested for stealing copper wire, reflecting a troubling trend of increased metal thefts in the region.
Officials: 700 suspected stolen catalytic converters at Bay Area recycling plantAuthorities discovered hundreds of stolen catalytic converters tied to an organized crime operation in East Bay, highlighting a significant theft issue in California.
The Green Economy Is Hungry for Copper-and People Are Stealing, Fighting, and Dying to Feed ItCopper theft in South Africa poses a deadly threat to security personnel and compromises energy infrastructure.