From the HPD: Copper thieves at it again


This from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department’s Crime Prevention unit:

Over the past month there is a serious problem with the recent theft of copper wire from air conditioners and any items that contains copper. These thefts have included removing copper piping from vacant rental houses or houses under construction or repair, breaking into supply areas of phone service companies and electrical company’s areas and supply yards.

Businesses and rental property owners should carefully check their supply areas for security. Construction sites areas where copper wiring and/or piping is being used should be secured as much as possible and video surveillance of long-term storage areas is advised.

Business and residential owners are encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department to report such thefts and ask neighbors and those around areas where copper and loose metal is stored to be on the lookout for suspicious subjects or persons trespassing in these areas. If anyone has information on suspects, please call the Henderson—Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or the Henderson Police Department’s Investigation Division at 252.438.4141.