"A November BART shutdown caused by the theft of fiber optic cables cost the agency more than $1 million, according to recent estimates by authorities. The Nov. 21 shutdown affected BART's service between Hayward and the Berryessa/North San Jose station for most of the day. It was caused by a man who allegedly cut out 800 feet of fiber optic cable from an agency facility in Hayward, and loaded several spools of the wiring into his truck, authorities said."
"The incident, first reported to the public as vandalism, is now being investigated as a grand theft. Six days afterwards, a person in a truck that looked similar to the suspect's vehicle fled, and successfully eluded police, when a BART officer approached, authorities said. No one has yet been charged in the incident, which was one of a monthslong string of shutdown and service disruptions for BART."
On November 21 a theft of fiber optic cables forced a BART shutdown that affected service between Hayward and the Berryessa/North San Jose station for most of the day. A man allegedly cut out about 800 feet of fiber optic cable from an agency facility in Hayward and loaded several spools into his truck. Authorities estimate the incident cost the agency more than $1 million. The incident, initially reported as vandalism, is under investigation as grand theft. Six days later a person driving a truck resembling the suspect’s vehicle fled and evaded police. No charges have been filed. The theft was part of a months-long series of BART shutdowns and service disruptions.
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