Police Investigating Copper Wire Thefts

by Bobby NockAugust 1, 2018

Nova Scotia Power says it’s contacted Regional Police and Baddeck RCMP about a rash of copper wire thefts on the island.

The utility says a significant amount of live wire has been stolen from roadside power poles since the start of June.

It’s warning a live wire can carry 25,000 volts and a charge from it could seriously injure or kill anyone nearby.

It also says removing the wires can create unstable power for nearby customers, and creates dangerous working conditions for power crews.

Anyone with information on the wire thefts is asked to call Regional Police, RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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