Copper Cable Stolen From PSEG Substation In Bloomfield: Police

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Someone cut a barbed wire fence and stole about $1,000 worth of copper cable from a PSE&G substation in Bloomfield, authorities said.

According to the Bloomfield Police Department, an officer was dispatched to Bloomfield Avenue on a report of a theft on Feb. 14.

The complainant said 100 feet of copper cable valued at $1,000 was taken from the substation. A barb wire fence located in the back of the yard was cut, which is believed to be the point of entry, police said.

No additional information was immediately available.

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