Thieves Steal Metal to Sell as Scrap
With the economy in such turmoil, most people are tightening their budgets and saving what money they can.
However, some other people have taken to stealing items made of metals in order to sell them to scrap recyclers in order to put a little money in their pockets. Nothing is safe from a determined thief, including church bells, wheelchair ramps, Internet cables, copper wiring from air conditioners, catalytic converters, cemetery plaques and more. Any metal product that may have potential to be sold for profit can be targeted.
Although scrap yards are constantly on the lookout for stolen property, it is important for other businesses and individuals to keep their eyes open and to protect themselves from being victimized. Installing security cameras, reporting suspicious behavior, and requesting your local law enforcement agency to make extra patrols through your neighborhood or past your business may help reduce the risk of being targeted by these thieves.