KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Thieves target a Kansas City community center and the damage knocked out power to the building. KC Parks said the thieves stole copper from Southeast Community Center’s ...

Three men who broke into the former Laurelton Center in Hartley Township twice are facing felony charges after taking copper pipe and wire from the vacant buildings in ...

The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office utilized drones to help catch two separate subjects in January. On Jan. 17, deputies ...

Arc faults are a leading factor in residential and commercial building fires. An arcing fault occurs when an electric current jumps between conductors, causing sparks. If left unnoticed, this ...

Clark County says it has not issued any violations to scrap metal businesses since the county’s copper wire theft prevention ordinance.

Soft copper wire 22 gauge ( wire diameter 0.6mm ) : 3 x 20cm( 8 inch) 28 gauge ( wire diameter 0.3mm ) : 40cm (16 inch) ...

Authorities explained that thieves are melting the copper to sell it since scrapyards have restrictions on what they can buy.

Local law enforcement agencies are working with companies that rely on copper wire and cables to combat copper theft.

"Copper theft is no longer just a property crime, it's putting lives at risk," Republican Sen. Brandon Storm said.

Copper markets are on edge as traders anticipate potential U.S. import tariffs under President Donald Trumps administration.

Police are asking for the public's help in finding the people responsible for stealing copper wires from a new fast food ...

A Buckhannon woman was arrested for allegedly stealing and selling copper wire.Jamie Lee, 42, of Buckhannon, was arrested for ...