Copper thieves strike five times in Danville

WSLS News Staff & Danville Register & Bee Staff
Published: July 17, 2008

Updated 5:05 p.m.

A fifth business got hit around 1:00 p.m. today (Thursday).  It is our media partner, the Danville Register & Bee.

Danville Police say the copper coils from the newspaper’s air conditioning unit, as well as four copper downspouts were stolen.

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Original story posted 11:02 a.m.

Danville Police say copper thieves have struck again.  This time, officers say four copper thefts happened within the past few days.

Click for map of copper thefts in Danville

Here’s a breakdown of the most recent crimes police say happened:

• Leland Tile Company on Industrial Avenue: The copper coils and tubing from a two ton air conditioner behind the business were stolen.
• 300 block of Holbrook Avenue: The copper from two heat pump units was stolen from behind the residence.
• First Baptist Church on Main Street; The copper from the air conditioning unit was stolen from behind the church.
• All in One Barber Shop on Craghead Street: The copper coils from a three ton air conditioning unit were stolen from the rear of the business.

If you have any information, Danville Crimestoppers at (434) 793-0000.