Crime & Safety
$100K Copper Wire Theft Reported In East Brunswick; Police Seek Tips
The copper wire was stolen from Verizon telephone poles on Riva Avenue, police said.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — About $100,000 worth of copper wire was stolen from Verizon telephone poles along a stretch of Riva Avenue near the South Brunswick border, East Brunswick police said.
Officers responded to the area Thursday night following a report of the theft.
According to Verizon, the copper was taken from old landline wire on telephone poles in the area. Investigators believe the suspect or suspects used a bucket truck to carry out the theft, which is believed to have occurred between April 1 and April 2.
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Police are asking residents to report any suspicious persons or work trucks seen on Riva Avenue between Church Lane and the South Brunswick border.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Alex Danese at adanese@ebpd.net or 732-390-6990.
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Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 732-4EBTIPS (328-4477) or visiting middlesextips.com.
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