# Theft of copper power lines - is this common?

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**Created:** [November 22, 2006, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theft-of-copper-power-lines-is-this-common/381384 "2006-11-22T03:03:12Z")\
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^^ It was stated in [the other thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rural-alabama-radio-station-has-its-transmitter-and-200-foot-tower-stolen/997370/3) that the tower was already off-line for maintenance.

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