Officers with the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two reports of copper wire thefts from Hydro One stations in Temiskaming Shores.
The thefts cost $300,000 in lost copper wire and repairs, the OPP said.
The first took place at a site on Nipissing Avenue the afternoon of Dec. 6 and the second in the evening on Dec. 20 at a site on Highway 65.
“Initial investigation for both incidents revealed that the culprit(s) broke into the sites and caused property damage,” OPP said in a news release Wednesday.
The thieves stole a substantial amount of copper wire before fleeing the locations.
Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
