That's led to copper and aluminum wires being stolen from utility companies more frequently, and has prompted police to create special plans to protect trouble spots.
It's an expensive problem. In 2007 metal thefts cost Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. $582,000, up from $116,000 in 2006, said Linda Foy, a spokesman for the company.
Thieves take all sorts of metal products nearly every day, year-round, said Rachael Lighty, another BGE spokesman. Some are after hand coils - small bundles of wire - while others...
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County police - 2008-04-28 18:48:46
where are all the police at mr. donuts?
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