Copper Theft From Utilities Cause Huge Damage Costs
A man accused of stealing large amounts of copper from utility power stations and a cell tower in the Hudson Valley caused damage and losses estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office says Tuesday that 37-year-old Stephen Lippolis of Beekman was arrested Saturday and charged with grand larceny. The arrest comes after a four-month investigation into copper thefts from locations throughout the county, including NYSEG and Central Hudson Gas and Electric stations and a cell tower.
Police say he caused “significant” damage to the sites. None of the copper has been recovered and authorities didn’t have a specific value for the stolen metal.
This article appeared in print on page 4 of edition of Hamodia.
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