Resident Tip Helps Police Nab Alleged Copper Thieves
Pair was arrested and charged in Whiting Monday night
A suspicious persons report made by a resident helped police catch two men who allegedly stole copper wire in Whiting Monday night. Patrolmen David Fusaro and Arthur Cronk were called to Constitution Boulevard after a resident said that the pair was possibly stealing wire in an area under construction, said Manchester police Capt. Lisa Parker in a statement. "The officers spoke with the caller who reported seeing a dark colored pickup truck occupied by two males taking copper wire," Parker said. A pickup truck matching the description later was stopped by police about 1 mile from the location near Route 530 and Aster Place, Parker said. The officers saw copper wire and wire cutters in the truck's bed as they approached. Asbury Park …
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barbara
6:12 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Great for the resident calling the PD when seeing the suspicious persons. I live in this village and I work, but alot of my neighbors are elderly and i am glad they watch out. Great work to PD for catching them so quickly. more ›