The Garland Police Department is trying to crack down on what it calls an increase in copper thefts in plain sight.
The department shared a compilation reel of recent incidents.One photo shows a brazen thief sitting atop power lines to steal copper in the middle of the day."There’s been an increase in copper thefts, and the criminals committing these crimes are doing it right before your eyes. They’ll go to any length using pole saws, handsaws, ladders, even climbing utility poles," said Lt. Pedro Barineau with Garland PD.
"These criminals might look official with a reflective vest and hard hats, but don’t be fooled. They’re not official, and their vehicles are unmarked and often just regular cars, vans, or trucks," Lt. Barineau said.The crackdown comes after Garland police arrested three suspects who allegedly blocked traffic with a U-Haul truck to steal copper from a utility pole.After a brief police chase, officers stopped the U-Haul truck and found $10,000 worth of copper cables inside.
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