It is happening across the state – copper theft. It is costing taxpayers and small and big businesses fortunes.
Take the case of Yavapai County, from late December 2024 to February 2025, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating reports of large amounts of copper stolen.
In one case, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, suspect(s) breached a commercial site and stole a significant quantity of the metal. In another instance, the suspect(s) trespassed on a mine site, stole hundreds of pounds of copper wire, and left behind considerable damage, resulting in losses of 25,000 to 30,000 dollars.
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who sees or knows of any suspicious activity around electrical light installations on highways or at intersections to call the Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260. You can also remain anonymous by contacting Silent Witness at 800-932-3232.
but the copper vendors must loove it!