Copper Theft Crime Alert

Crime Alert
For Release: September 10, 2010


Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is requesting the public's help in solving a Theft of Copper Wire from the downtown Columbus Scioto Mile project site.
Between the hours of 6:30pm on September 8, 2010 and 7:00am on September 9, 2010, copper wire was stolen from the Scioto Fountain portion of the Scioto Mile project located on Civic Center Dr. and Main St. The wire was laid directly on top of the ground and looped around all five fountains for the bonding system. The amount of cable stolen was approximately 1500 feet. Also, when this wire was taken, it was cut out and the suspect(s) also removed approximately 50 “T” cad welds. The theft of this wire is particularly problematic because the wire was produced especially for this riverfront revitalization project and will takes weeks for the manufacturer to produce more. Photos of the wire may be viewed on our website, www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $2,000.00 for any information received by September 20, 2010, leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” (274637), key word CMH.

Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org or call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-877-645-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.Copper Theft Crime Alert