From The Drive · Adam Ismail · · 40s
Rhode Island Blocks Manholes With Concrete to Stop Copper Theft
Rhode Island covers manholes with 700-pound concrete blocks to stop copper wire thefts.
In brief
Rhode Island covers manholes with 700-pound concrete blocks to stop copper wire thefts. Rhode Island blocks manholes with 700-pound concrete to stop copper wire thefts costing over $1 million annually. Originally reported by The Drive.
Rhode Island's Concrete Manhole Blocks
Rhode Island covers manhole covers with 700-pound concrete blocks to stop copper wire thefts.
Copper Theft Costs Over $1 Million
Rhode Island lost more than $1 million in stolen copper wire annually since copper prices rose.
AT&T's Response to Theft
AT&T recorded 4,300 wire thefts in California last year and offers rewards for information.
The main idea
Rhode Island blocks manholes with 700-pound concrete to stop copper wire thefts costing over $1 million annually.
