Alleged copper wire thieves wearing high-vis to look like lines workers - police
Alleged copper wire thieves wearing high-vis to look like lines workers - police
Canterbury businesses say the vandalism is costing them thousands of dollars in repairs and back-up generators.
Copper wire thieves are wearing hi-vis vests to look like legitimate lines workers in Christchurch, as repeated vandalism costs city businesses thousands.
Police have charged seven people with stealing copper wire from power lines near schools, preschools and residential streets.
The thefts began last year in the suburban red zone but have since spread to areas where the electricity is live.
He said thieves had left live powerlines hanging and cost the business thousands of dollars in fees.
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I don't really get the point of it, copper wire can't be worth that much at a scrapper - especially if they're having to go to a dodgy one to make the trade. I guess its a sign of how tough some people are doing it at the moment.
They mention in the article that it's about $10 a kg, and you need a lot of wire to get a kg. And there are groups of people splitting the profits.