nanog mailing list archives

Re: Copper wire thefts increase 139% in one California county


From: Michael Thomas <mike () mtcc com>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2023 09:52:45 -0700


On 7/1/23 9:46 AM, Sean Donelan wrote:

Copper wire thefts of all kinds appear to be increasing in 2023. Not just telecommunications copper cables, but also electric and transit cables.

San Joaquin County reported a 139% increase in copper wire thefts over four months, and one theft in the county left the 911 center unable to receive calls.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-01/copper-wire-thefts-cause-delays-for-metro-railways


It's been happening here in Amador County as well mostly from yahoos from Stockton. They're taking out fiber too probably inadvertently.

Mike


Current thread: