Three San Jose recycling centers cited for purchasing stolen scrap metal
The investigation, which was spurred by a rise in copper wire thefts, highlights the San Jose Police Department's efforts to tackle crime involving stolen property.
Copper thieves cut phone service to seniors in South L.A.
"Its been on again, off again. If the phone and cameras are down, we have no way to communicate with Mommy. We have had this problem before, but it was never this long."
Thieves are stripping copper wire from streetlights, causing safety hazards. In Los Angeles, blacked-out lights now pose risks due to metal theft, costing cities millions for repairs.