Copper Thefts

• As more copper wire thefts knock out service, some point fingers at scrap yards

  Clarendon does not have reliable cell service and with no telephones, residents couldn't call 911, said Sgt. Ben Comely with the local RCMP. 

  Canada

  Apr 2
  
• Copper theft on the rise in Canada with Ontario, Quebec, N.B. the most victimized

  Bell Canada says copper theft has grown at an astronomical rate over the past few years in Canada, with a large portion of the thefts occurring in the east end of the country.

  Crime

  Jul 9, 2025
  
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• Alberta police nab 2 men for causing $300,000 in damage during copper thefts at oil well sites

  "This arrest will have a positive impact on the critical infrastructure in and around Calgary and ongoing trend of copper wire theft," police said.

  Crime

  Feb 12, 2019
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• Copper thefts on Manitoba Hydro sites more than double

  Thieves have stolen copper from Manitoba Hydro sites more than 100 times this year - and they're putting themselves and employees at risk for little reward.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2018
• Habitat for Humanity struggling with constant stream of construction material theft

  A Winnipeg charity is asking the public to keep their eyes peeled after nearly two dozen thefts from their construction sites.

  Sep 21, 2018