Metal Theft

• ‘Extreme safety concern:’ Rising copper wire thefts force N.S. Power to ramp up security

  A copper wire theft cut off electricity to thousands of Dartmouth residents on Tuesday. Nova Scotia Power says the theft is part of a trend that's leading it to increase security.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2023
  
• London, Ont. man charged after flower vases, plaques stolen from cemetery: police

  Following the theft of items from a cemetery, a 35-year-old London man faces a charge of possessing property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000, police said Tuesday.

  Crime

  Nov 22, 2022
  
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• Manitoba launches Scrap Metal Act, targeting catalytic converter theft, resale

  Manitoba has announced a new bill to help combat the growing trend of metal theft — specifically around catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles.

  Crime

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Raw metal worth $26,000 stolen from Peterborough business: police

  The theft of about $26,000 worth of metal occurred at a Fisher Drive business between May 15 to May 16, police report.

  Crime

  May 18, 2022
• New bill at Manitoba legislature targets scrap metal thieves

  The province has introduced a new bill at the Manitoba Legislature which takes aim at scrap metal thieves.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2021
• Rash of thefts targeting critical firefighting equipment: Vancouver police

  Police say thieves are targeting a specialized piece of firefighting equipment built into high-rise buildings, apparently for its value as metal salvage.

  Crime

  Sep 5, 2019
• Crooked city employee busted for stealing $8,500 in scrap metal

  The suspect, 32, is accused of stealing around $8,500 in metal to be sold as scrap, including a fire hydrant and copper piping.

  Crime

  Apr 23, 2019
• BC Hydro not commenting on its fleet of mobile security cameras

  Sources tell Global News BC Hydro brought the cameras in to combat metal theft. But BC Hydro refuses to confirm what they were purchased for.

  May 19, 2015
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• Metal thieves derail hopes to resurrect False Creek streetcar service

  A popular trolley used during Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympics has been vandalized by metal thieves, putting a plan to resurrect the streetcar service in jeopardy.

  Crime

  Mar 9, 2014