Thieves swipe copper cable from South Service Road scrapyard

By Crime Stoppers of Halton
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Halton police are turning to the public for help to solve another metal theft — 1,000 feet of copper cable in the latest case.

A Burlington investigator said metal thefts are an ongoing issue.

“It’s one of those things that has happened as long as I can remember,” said Det.-Sgt. Walt Bucci. “It has been a long-time problem. It happens throughout the year.”

In an October theft still under investigation, thieves using a forklift stole more than $100,000 worth of copper from Tallman Bronze Co. Ltd. at 2220 Industrial St.

Scrap copper prices range from 10 cents to $1.55 per pound.

The latest incident occurred sometime overnight on Friday, Dec. 5 at C & M McNally Engineering’s scrapyard and materials lot at 4405 South Service Rd.

Police say the suspect or suspects forced their way into the fenced compound, entered an open steel storage shed and stole various materials.

Items taken include 6/4 S00W copper cable, T90 MCM350-37 wire, 1/0-1C BC welding cable and stingers and ground clamps. The total loss is estimated at $6,000.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 905-634-1831 or Crime Stoppers of Halton at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). They can also visit www.haltoncrimestoppers.com .

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and those providing tips never have to give their names or testify in court.

Anyone with information leading to an arrest in this or any other matter may be eligible for a cash reward.

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