Keep a look out for copper wire theft
Copper wire theft compromises the safety of all Territorians. If you see suspicious behaviour report it to crime stoppers immediately 1800 333 000.
Copper theft usually occurs at service infrastructure like roads and building sites.
Thieves sell the copper wires illegally on the black market.
Copper theft can cause severe disruptions to power, telecommunications and road operations, as well as cause serious hazards to the community.
Theft usually occurs at traffic lights or intersections in rural areas with less traffic.
What does copper theft look like?
- Exposed wires or a manhole that seems to have been moved and not replaced.
- People removing pit lids (used to cover underground services) without proper equipment.
- People accessing underground services during the night hours without a fully lit area.
- Someone selling second-hand copper on buy-and-sell websites like Gumtree and Facebook – and without being a registered second-hand dealer. May ask for cash money.
If you see suspicious behaviour report it to Crime Stoppers immediately, 1800 333 000.
