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Copper Thieves Costing Businesses 10s Of Thousands Of Dollars

From late December 2024 to February 2025, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating reports of large amounts of copper stolen from Southeastern Yavapai County. In one case, 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.

If you see or know of any suspicious activity around electrical light installations on highways or at intersections, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260. You can also remain anonymous by contacting Silent Witness at 800-932-3232.