Copper Crooks

At two recent events, the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce luncheon and at a Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce meeting, a recurring issue came up -- we have a real problem of copper crooks in the Sacramento area, which is costing the city and property owners quite a bit of money.

The primary example of this is where the copper from city street light boxes are being targeted by thieves. KCRA recently reported that around 175 areas have been affected. The Sacramento Department of Transport estimates the theft has cost around $200,000, with a 3-6 month backlog in street light repairs. The Department is strongly urging the public to contact police if they notice anyone working on city lights in absence of a city/Dept vehicle.

Copper theft has also affected the real estate industry. I've had 3-4 houses either awaiting buyers to move in or awaiting escrow to close where the process had to be halted due to air conditioning units being stolen with the copper being sold at a recycling center.

Although crack down efforts are in place on the seven Sacramento copper recycling facilities (Sheriff Jones is actually putting a person or department together to target copper theft), as conscious community members in Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, and the greater surrounds, I encourage you to be observant of activity in your neighborhoods.

If you notice suspicious activity with the removal of air conditioning units, make the call to authorities.

Blog: http://www.inlovewithsacto.tv/carmichael/copper-crooks-in-sacramento/

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[DavidPylypTV]

Incredible that thieves are stealing the copper boxes off the lighting; but to have the houses stripped of their wiring or air conditioning unit! Thank you Tamara.

So different compared with Buying a house in Toronto.

David Pylyp