Copper wire thefts of all kinds appear to be increasing in 2023. Not just
telecommunications copper cables, but also electric and transit cables.
San Joaquin County reported a 139% increase in copper wire thefts over
four months, and one theft in the county left the 911 center unable to
receive calls.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-01/copper-wire-thefts-caus…
