25 January 2011

A copper gift that keeps on giving

25 January 2011 | By johnboy

ACT Policing is investigating the theft of a large amount of copper from a construction site in Reid last weekend (Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 January).

Police attended the building site on Constitution Avenue yesterday (Monday, 24 January), in relation to the theft of 120 lineal metres of copper roof trimming.

The estimated value of the stolen copper is $33,000.

It is believed the theft would have required some planning and would have taken more than one person several hours to complete the removal.

This is the third theft of copper from this construction site in three months.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen any suspicious behaviour over the weekend around the construction site, or may be able to assist police with their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.

[Courtesy of ACT Policing]

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georgesgenitals2:17 pm 26 Jan 11

Tooks said :

This is the third theft of copper from this construction site in three months.

You’d think they’d beef up their security after the first theft.

Makes you think, doesn’t it…

Tooks8:33 am 26 Jan 11

This is the third theft of copper from this construction site in three months.

You’d think they’d beef up their security after the first theft.

deye5:57 pm 25 Jan 11

I wonder if any of the thieves are ballsy enough to try it out on the ASIO site.
Hope so, it should put paid to their heists if they did.

gospeedygo5:25 pm 25 Jan 11

Spoono said :

Is there any copper left in Canberra?

Integrated circuits, microwaves, refrigeration. air conditioning, water pipes, musical instruments, bullets etc.

goanna20105:24 pm 25 Jan 11

Its all good, this idiot was caught last night red handed trying for his 4th go at the site. From what i hear they are very interested in him for other thefts around town!!

Spoono4:49 pm 25 Jan 11

Is there any copper left in Canberra?