Dismantling heavy electrical motors to recover pure copper wire requires precision and expertise. Each step transforms discarded machinery into valuable materials, showcasing the efficiency of ...

Law enforcement and leaders across the Las Vegas Valley are looking to the Nevada legislature to tackle copper wire thieves.

However, the problem persists. Documents and photos sent to WDRB reveal that thieves have stolen miles of copper wire, often returning to strip newly replaced cables just weeks after repairs.

Good Pie, a pizza restaurant at 1212 S. Main St., was a victim over the weekend as thieves tried to strip copper wire from a rooftop compressor. Repairs will run at least $10,000, says the owner.

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