re: #288 Justanotherhuman

Sign of the times: Copper Cannibals

Cable Theft Near Howard Beach Disrupted Service for Hundreds of Thousands; NYPD Transit Bureau Investigating Crime While MTA Crews Make Repairs

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Copper theft has always been a problem. Hell, aluminum is another commonly stolen metal. I recycle aluminum cans and the local scrap yard requires a valid photo I.D. before they will buy them.