[BC] WSJ: Home copper thefts rise

[Rob Atkinson]

Today's Wall St. Jour. on p. D1 reports that the record high scrap copper 
price is causing a wave of copper thefts from homes across the U.S.   Most 
of the thefts involve ravaging outdoor central air conditioners to get the 
tubing and compressor, which can fetch a nice amount of money for a few 
minutes of work.  These thefts are taking place, not only at unoccupied 
homes but even when the homeowners are there.   Homes with exposed crawl 
spaces holding copper water pipe are at risk.   Theives are crawling under 
and hacking out the pipe when homeowners are away, even for just a few 
hours, doing thousands of dollars of damage to air conditioning and 
plumbing.   homeowners are adivsed to put locked covers over their air 
conditioners and enclose crawl spaces.  Broadcasters:  Keep an eye on your 
copper!

rob atkinson

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