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Copper Theft Hits Seattle Theater | Durham News
Copper thieves ripped out $130K worth of AC wiring from Seattle’s Taproot Theatre—just one example of a nationwide surge in theft fueled by skyrocketing copper prices. These low-risk, high-reward heists, often pulled off by young, underemployed individuals with ties to the drug trade, are causing massive infrastructure damage and even deadly accidents. While some suspect organized crime is behind the ring, enforcement remains tough. But Taproot’s story has a twist: community support and insurance saved the day, letting them fix their systems, add security, and keep shows running—even…
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