The light poles are being targeted and stolen late at night. Officials say prying them loose would make a lot of noise.
Thieves have stolen nearly a dozen bronze light poles in the city of Pasadena in the last few weeks, with some of the iconic fixtures dating back more than a century. The light poles line Orange Grove Boulevard and cast a warm glow on the street every 30 feet. Once a year, the street plays host to Rose Parade floats as they line up to turn onto Colorado Boulevard.
But the light poles are the most glaring thefts, leaving behind a knot of electrical wiring and dark divots in the concrete where the poles had stood. 'There is no easy way to vandal-proof these,' Derderian said. 'Since these poles are historic, they are difficult to find, so we’ve been replacing them with replicas.' A replacement pole costs about $1,600, she said, and a stolen one commands an estimated $400 on the scrap metal market.
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