"On Monday, we spoke with District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe who said the suspect is someone with two prior felony convictions. He recently served six months in jail for stealing tools. "Tools are one thing, it's another though and what makes this case standout is the danger to the public. The danger of what could've happen if he really took as much copper wire as he wanted," Wagstaffe said."
"The Sheriff's Office said the suspect was able to cut about 50 feet of cable from beneath the train tracks. It's estimated to cost $5,000 to repair. MORE: Copper wire theft knocks out power to Gilroy school as reform bill sits on governor's desk We spoke with riders at the South San Francisco Caltrain station. Many were glad to know it didn't disrupt service."
A suspect was recorded cutting copper cable from Caltrain tracks early Sunday morning and deputies arrested a 24-year-old. The suspect has two prior felony convictions and recently served six months in jail for stealing tools. The Sheriff's Office reported about 50 feet of cable was cut from beneath the train tracks, with repairs estimated at $5,000. Riders at South San Francisco station were relieved service was not disrupted and expressed concern about thefts going unnoticed. Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and VTA have increased rail policing after similar incidents. The suspect will appear in court January 22.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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