Anaheim sees spike in alarming trend: thieves smashing streetlights to steal copper wire

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Anaheim sees spike in alarming trend: thieves smashing streetlights to steal copper wire
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The city says more than 60 streetlights have been vandalized since the beginning of the year, and the criminals seem to be searching for one thing.

Utility crews in Anaheim are working to fix dozens of streetlights that were recently targeted by thieves.More than 60 streetlights have been vandalized since the beginning of the year, according to Ryan, and the criminals seem to be searching for one thing.

Anaheim Police Sgt. Jon McClintock said investigators have recently seen an uptick in copper thefts targeting utility poles. McClintock doesn't know what's causing the spike but adds the problem is not unique to the city of Anaheim.

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