The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids Wisconsin's Construction Authority
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Public Service says someone is stealing copper from power poles in the Wausau area.
WAOW-TV reports thieves have tampered with about two dozen lines.
Utility workers say the thefts are not only costly to fix but potentially dangerous.
The thefts are blamed on the rising prices offered for metals. Police believe whoever is stealing the copper hopes to recycle it for cash.
- All in the same boat to battle construction site thefts
- Thieves stealing copper from Wis. power poles
- Energy Department: Copper thefts on the rise
- Copper thieves move from construction sites to potato farms
- Scrap metal thefts in Fox Valley spike
- Copper crazy: Thieves mine work sites for new-age gold (VIDEO)
Wisconsin requires proof of ID when selling to recycling yards.
Information from: WAOW-TV, http://www.waow.com
