Crime & Safety
McLean Bandit Steals $5K In Copper From Buildings
The man would break into McLean area buildings and steal copper to make a profit, police say.
MCLEAN, VA—The man behind numerous copper thefts around the McLean area has been identified and arrested.
Timothy Price, 41, of Vienna had been breaking into commercial building and old vacant homes since November, according to police. He would enter the buildings, cut out copper material, and take it to junkyards to sell.
The stolen copper is worth more than $5,000.
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Police caught Price on Feb. 9 attempting to steal more copper. Price was charged with four counts of burglary, four counts of larceny with intent to sell, and possession of burglarious tools and is being held without bond.
More charges are possible as detectives continue to investigate.
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