Thursday, 16 April 2009
Sebeka Utilities Superintendent Charged
The charges are the result of an investigation by the Sheriff’s Department into the theft of scrap metal from the city’s 2007 Infrastructure Replacement ...
Review Messenger - Sebeka,MN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 16:55
2 anti-crime bills failed in Assembly
One would have made it easier to prosecute gang members, he said, and the other was aimed at scrap-metal dealers who traffic in stolen materials. ...
Baltimore Sun - United States Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 16:53
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
SPRINGDALE : Labs cut as drug's purchase limited
"Everywhere in the state, metal theft has reached epidemic proportions," he told the group of about 300. If someone enters a scrap metal business carrying ...
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - AR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:05
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Half Of City's Scrap Yards Not Licensed
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis officials said Monday that they would take action against scrap metal yards that did not have the proper licenses. ...
INDYchannel.com - Indianapolis,IN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 16:55
Legislation to fund creation of database for scrap-metal sales
The fight against scrap metal theft will get a little stronger thanks to legislation creating a real-time logbook of those selling the metal. ...
Times-Herald - Forrest City,AR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 16:54
In metal dealer's trial, a question for IMPD
By Vic Ryckaert and Jon Murray The trial this week of a scrap metal dealer accused of buying stolen goods raises a question that could send ripples through ...
Indianapolis Star - United States Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 16:53
Friday, 10 April 2009
Charges dropped in metal thefts
Hoffman was accused by city police of stealing $320 worth of scrap metal from the North Second Street prison last year and breaking into the locker of ...
Danville News - Danville,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:51
Metal worth $200000 stolen
Once inside, he drove around to the rear of the building where scrap metal is stored. The thief grabbed some scrap, but also loaded his truck with some ...
6abc.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:48
Manhole cover thief grates on DOT
Investigators scoured scrap metal dealers within about a 100-mile radius of the city and posted alerts on the Metro Atlanta Metal Task Force Web site, ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:47
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Police appeal for victims of scrap metal thefts in Shoreham and ...
TWO men from Southwick have been arrested following a large amount of scrap metal being stolen. The men were arrested after they were stop-checked on ...
Shoreham Today - Worthing,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:25
Man charged with stealing scrap metal
Police arrested a Bridgeport man who allegedly stole scrap metal from an auto repair shop, led police on a chase into Ansonia and ...
Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:24
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Companies deny buying covers
STOLEN materials are not accepted or bought by large scrap metal companies, local businessmen say when defending their companies from any ...
Fiji Times - Suva,Fiji Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 16:40
Saturday, 4 April 2009
POLICE REPORTS: April 3
About $5000 worth of scrap metal was taken from Twin Disc, 4600 21st St. Monday at 5:30 pm, according to Racine police. Reports said a man showed up at the ...
Journal Times - Racine,WI,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:01
Thursday, 2 April 2009
The Day on 9&10 News at 11
The goal is to crack down on stealing scrap metal. At 11, a scrap metal dealer in Clare that started doing the thumbprints last week reveals more about how ...
9&10 News - Cadillac,MI,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:07
Clamping down on metal thefts
Three district scrap metal dealers have so far signed up to the charter and each will be encouraged to check products for SelectaDNA security marking, ...
Newbury Weekly News Group - Newbury,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:06
Senate votes to get tough on scrap metal thieves
The rewrite of the state's antiquated scrap metal laws comes after a period of high metals prices lured thieves to steal copper wiring and other recyclable ...
KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:05
Montco Man Charged with Stealing Scrap ''Carbide'' Steel from Employer
by kyw's Brad Segall A Montgomery County, Pa. man is headed to trial on charges that he stole scrap metal from his employer last year. ...
KYW1060.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:04
Catalytic converter & metal scrap thieves face new, tougher penalties
Starting April 1, scrap metal and catalytic converter thieves who break the law in Michigan will face far more serious charges for their crimes. ...
WNDU-TV - South Bend,IN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:03
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Statue stolen from townhouse complex
Randy Katz, owner of City Scrap & Salvage Co. in Akron, put out an Internet alert to scrap metal dealers nationwide to watch for anyone trying to pawn the ...
Akron Beacon Journal - Akron,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:32
Metal theft drops 81% in Knoxville
Now, scrap goes for $1.20. "One of the big deterrents is you can't stay anonymous anymore," said Burrell. That's because of scrap metal regulations that ...
WBIR-TV - Knoxville,TN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:31
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Copper Thieves Steal From Church
EVANSVILLE - The Ten Commandments didn't deter crime at one local church - where thieves stole over $1000 worth of scrap metal. Someone stole two copper ...
WEHT-TV, IN - Evansville,IN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 08:17
Friday, 27 March 2009
Bill would turn up the heat on metal thieves
Don Matthews, the owner of Ray's Farnsworth Metal Recycling, said his employees are trained to look for stolen scrap. "You train your buyers on the floor, ...
Indianapolis Star - United States Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 09:25
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
City utility workers charged with theft
Six men who worked for the Bossier City utilities department have been arrested for stealing and selling scrap metal belonging to the city. ...
KTBS - Shreveport,LA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:54
Monday, 23 March 2009
Lawsuit targets purchase of metal thieves' pillage
Semco contends that the three businesses, which buy and sell scrap metal, caused the foundry $711000 in damages "or such other amount to be proven at trial. ...
Marion Star - Marion,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 04:43
Friday, 20 March 2009
Alleged scrap metal thieves in Lancaster caught
LANCASTER — Two men believed to have been stealing scrap metal led Lancaster police on a foot chase before being arrested about 11 am Wednesday. ...
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:28
Scrap metal thieves suspected of stealing grates
Mr and Mrs Boreham suspect scrap metal thieves are the likely culprits. “It’s pathetic,” said Mr Boreham. “They’re not going to get anything back for them. ...
Craven Herald - UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:27
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Eau Claire Crime Rate Hits 30 Year Low
Matysik says instead of individually chasing down thieves, the police department went directly to scrap metal dealers and asked for their help,...
WEAU-TV 13 - Eau Claire,WI,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:29
He ran, but he couldn’t hide
At least five loads of stolen scrap metal are adding up to big trouble for a 33-year-old Faribault man. According to a complaint filed in the Dakota County ...
Farmington Independent - Farmington,MN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:28
17 arrested in scrap metal raids
The raids were carried out at dealers on Dick Lane and Bowling Back Lane after months of investigations into car thefts in the area. ...
Halifax Evening Courier - UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:25
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
City shelves metal theft bill
Commissioners had a preliminary discussion in January about the proposed ordinance, which would license and regulate Amarillo recyclers that buy scrap metal ...
Amarillo.com - Amarillo,TX,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:19
Bronze statues of boy, horse stolen
"Scrap metal prices are at a low right now." Ritchie said he suspects the thieves may have taken the statues to use as their own landscape ornaments....
Kansas.com - KS,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 05:02
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Two scrap yards cited in undercover sting
KPD Investigator Ron Linkins with the East Tennessee Scrap Metal Intelligence Network says the sting was prompted by complaints from the scrap yards ...
WBIR-TV - Knoxville,TN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:05
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Man sentenced for scrap metal theft
COSHOCTON - A man who took scrap metal from a local business was sentenced to jail time this week in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court. ...
Coshocton Tribune - Coshocton,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 08:33
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Bill cracks down on scrap metal theft
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would crack down on scrap metal thieves and the dealers who buy ...
WTVM - Columbus,GA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:46
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Metal that is hot to the touch
by Rick Attig, The Oregonian It's about time that Oregon lawmakers take action not only against metal thieves, but also the scrap and second-hand operators ...
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:53
Friday, 6 March 2009
Officials hope stolen owl will fly home soon
Scrap metal has dropped in value as the economy has declined, and bronze now fetches less than 50 cents a pound, according to scrapindex.com, which tracks ...
Columbus Dispatch - Columbus,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:20
Monday, 2 March 2009
Trio Charged In Aluminum Theft
Three local men are accused of felony charges stemming from the theft of aluminum scrap metal valued at $19000 ...
MSNBC - USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:05
Sunday, 1 March 2009
Trio charged in aluminum theft
by Staff Report Three local men are accused of felony charges stemming from the theft of aluminum scrap metal valued at $19000 from a Winston-Salem industry ...
Mount Airy News - Mount Airy,NC,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:14
Jackson man sentenced for theft
He admitted that he participated in thefts of scrap metal and a computer from the warehouse. Mangine was one of five co-defendants ordered to pay $24292 in ...
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:12
Jackson man sentenced for theft
He admitted that he participated in thefts of scrap metal and a computer from the warehouse. Mangine was one of five co-defendants ordered to pay $24292 in ...
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:12
Saturday, 28 February 2009
Mother driven to steal for school costs, court told
The need for money to buy school stationery drove a mother to steel scrap metal, Tauranga District Court was told today. Kelly Jane Carter, 32, ...
Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:27
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Campaign sees drop in thefts
"It has been a team effort and it is important this new working relationship between police and the scrap metal industry continues because it is the most ...
Newmarket Journal - Newmarket,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:13
Police: Stolen car sold as scrap metal
LEE COUNTY: A car was stolen from a woman with Alzheimer's and police say it was taken to a recycling factory and sold as scrap metal. Recycling metal is an ...
MSNBC - USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:12
Thefts of converters a catalyst for caution
Important to a vehicle in reducing engine emission poisons, a catalytic converter attracts thieves who can sell it to scrap metal dealers for the value of ...
Explore Baltimore County - Baltimore,MD,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:11
Metal scandal tarnishes police
The list of off-duty IMPD officers that OmniSource employed includes Detective Jason Prendergast, the department's lead investigator of scrap metal thefts. ...
Indianapolis Star - United States Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:10
Scrap Metal Facility Raided for Stolen Materials
For example, a ton of aluminum trades for almost $600, whereas steel cans trade only for $69 per ton at current market prices as listed on ScrapIndex.com. ...
Earth911.com - Scottsdale,Arizona,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:10
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Cops raid scrap metal recycling company
Metro police have raided one of the nation's largest scrap metal recycling companies. Fort Wayne-based OmniSource Corporation is under fire for allegedly ...
WISH - Indianapolis,IN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 22:05
Stop hydrants from being hot items for scrap metal dealers
But unscrupulous thieves keep stealing the heads of fire hydrants to sell to scrap metal dealers. As their uncivic action escapes the authorities’ detection ...
Malaysia Star - Malaysia Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 22:04
Police raid major metal recycling firm
The raid on six Omni Source scrap yards is the culmination of a year-long investigation into the lucrative scrap metal business. OmniSource employs 51 IMPD ...
Indianapolis Star - United States Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 22:01
Metal thefts crackdown hailed a success
The crackdown, which has seen police join forces with partner agencies and scrap metal dealers, together with the falling market value of metal, ...
Cambridge Evening News - Cambridge,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:57
Metal thefts crackdown hailed a success
The crackdown, which has seen police join forces with partner agencies and scrap metal dealers, together with the falling market value of metal, ...
Cambridge Evening News - Cambridge,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:57
Saturday, 21 February 2009
Scrap metal is hot commodity
As the Richmond County sheriff's "copper man," Investigator Brown has seen his share of unusual and sometimes illegal things sold for scrap. "If a metal ...
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta,GA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:05
Friday, 20 February 2009
Metal thefts decline
"With The price of scrap metal's going down, people aren't getting much when they take their metal in to scrap it, so we've seen fewer thefts of copper wire ...
KTKA.com - Topeka,KS,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:50
Man charged with theft of old plant metal
Pruden is the first person to be caught in suspected theft of scrap metal from the 23-acre site. However, Leggett believes the area has had many more ...
Brookhaven Daily Leader - MS, United states Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:48
Ark. House panel advances bill toughening law on sales of scrap metal
An Arkansas legislative committee has advanced a bill that aims to cut down on scrap-metal thefts. ...
WREG - Memphis,TN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:46
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Man Sought for Scrap Metal Theft
Police say one scrap metal theft investigation may help them solve another. They need your help tracking down Christopher Custer. They say he may have taken ...
WFMZ-TV Online - Allentown,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:11
New Scrap Metal Bill Could Deter Thieves
When it's sold to a scrap metal buyer, a thief makes money, but not very much. It is very expensive to replace, though. When one of the converters is stolen ...
WJZ - Baltimore,MD,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:10
Law after thieves targeting cars for metal
Of the estimated 700 vehicles stolen in the past year, between 30 percent and 40 percent of them were stolen for scrap metal, according to Maj. ...
Montgomery Advertiser - Montgomery,AL,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:07
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Bill to Toughen Penalties for Metal Theft
The bill aslo prohibits cash payments to persons known to have been previously convicted of scrap metal theft. If a legal transaction takes place, ...
KARK - Little Rock,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:32
Lawmakers Look to Strengthen Copper Theft Law
A bill introduced Monday at the capitol requires scrap metal dealers to record more information about sellers, in hopes of curbing copper theft....
KATV - Little Rock,AR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:31
Ark. Lawmaker Proposes Stiffening Scrap Metal Law
More scrap-metal dealers would be required to collect information from sellers and the sale of more scrap parts would be prohibited under legislation ...
Today's THV - Little Rock,AR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:27
Capitol Catchall: Guns, copper thieves and Sen.-elect Franken
The bipartisan Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009, according to a Klobuchar press release, “contains a ‘Do Not Buy’ provision which bans scrap ...
Minnesota Independent - Minneapolis,MN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:24
Sunday, 15 February 2009
US Congress Introduces Metal Theft Bill
"The vast majority of scrap metal dealers are perfectly legitimate and law abiding," said Klobuchar. "This law is designed to deter the thieves. ...
Recycling Today - Cleveland,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:42
Legislation could crack down on metal theft
As Terry’s office reports, the stolen property is often sold to scrap metal yards for cash. “Scrap metal theft is a growing and dangerous problem to our ...
York News-Times - York,NE,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 17:40
Saturday, 14 February 2009
Hatch targets metal thieves with new bill
Orrin Hatch targets thieves who profit by selling scrap metal torn from everything from cell towers to indoor plumbing. "We simply must ensure that the ...
Salt Lake Tribune - United States Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:21
Bart backs metal theft bill
The stolen metal is sold to scrap metal yards for cash. These thefts interrupt important services by cutting off power supply to homes and buildings and ...
SooToday.com - USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:20
Congress Proposes Metal Theft Prevention Act
The bill would require better documentation of scrap metal transactions and would prohibit cash deals above $75.
Broadcasting & Cable - New York,NY,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:20
Scrap metal thefts warning
Homeowners and farmers across Norfolk are being warned by police to be extra vigilant about the threat of scrap metal thefts. ...
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press - Norwich,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:19
Hatch aims to thwart scrap metal theft
Hatch said, however, "I know that many scrap metal dealers in Utah are not turning a blind eye to this problem. In fact, several metal recycling companies ...
Deseret News - Salt Lake City,UT,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:18
'Thieves' nabbed with WWII, Soviet-era tanks
The suspects hired two transport companies to move the tanks to a scrap metal depot. "They didn't realise the depot would refuse to take the tanks because ...
Independent Online - Cape Town,South Africa Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:18
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Man Fired After 37 Years for Stealing $5 Worth of Scrap Metal
The plant manager at PDM Bridge says the man tried to steal about 15 pounds of scrap metal which was worth about $5. The employee's union filed a grievance ...
WQOW TV News 18 - Eau Claire,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:25
Third man convicted in scrap metal heist
A third man was convicted Monday for his role in the theft of 600 pounds of scrap metal from Behrens Manufacturing ...
Winona Daily News - Winona,MN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:24
Thieves take what wildfires did not
At another house, a caller complained of two men in a red Mazda pickup who were going through the Saragassa Avenue area and "picking up scrap metal from ...
Florida Today - Melbourne,FL,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:21
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
"The Only Thing They Saw Was A lot Of Money"
Scrap metal is selling so well other metal objects like catalytic converters and even car exhausts are also being stolen at an alarming rate here. ...
WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 - Norfolk,VA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 06:06
Police to tackle illegal scrap trade
By Chris Lawrence POLICE will this week launch a crackdown on the theft of scrap metal after an significant rise in illegal exports of copper, ...
Slough and Windsor Observer - Slough,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 06:03
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Carbon man gets 17-34 months for stealing metal to sell for scrap
A man who was stealing metal in Lehigh Township to sell for scrap was sentenced Friday to 17 to 34 months in state prison. Joshua J. Strohl, 23, ...
Allentown Morning Call - Allentown,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:27
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Indictments issued in scrap metal thefts
Three Trenton men were indicted Tuesday by a Hancock County grand jury for allegedly stealing $30000 in scrap metal from locations in Tremont ...
Mount Desert Islander - Ben Harbor,ME,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:23
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Proposed law would clamp down on scrap-metal thieves
Along with the identification requirement, the proposed legislation prevents scrap metal dealers from making immediate payments if the transaction exceeds ...
Sioux City Journal - Sioux City,IA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 05:27
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Discrimination led to jail firings, Lee official says
... work in at least one private home, allowed use of county tools for personal projects and kept incomplete records of scrap metal, among other problems. ...
The News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:23
Brothers get jail for theft of metal
Two brothers were sentenced last week for stealing scrap metal from the former Alcoa plant. Robert Evans Jr., 35, Philadelphia, was sentenced to the seven ...
Lebanon Daily News - Lebanon,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:22
Crime is down again in Camden
The value of scrap metal peaked right when more and more homes were being abandoned and left vacant by their owners. For any crime to occur, three elements ...
CamdenNews.org - Minneapolis,MN,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:21
Downturn hits illegal metal trade
Insp Sean Hodgson, head of Thames Valley Police’s crime prevention section, has launched Operation Precious, signing up scrap metal dealers to try to end ...
Witney Gazette - Witney,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 07:21
Saturday, 31 January 2009
New Legislation Targets Metal Thieves
Selling scrap metal can be a lucrative business. Even with prices as low as 90 cents a pound for copper, when you're stealing it, the profits are pure and ...
KLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 22:08
Friday, 30 January 2009
NJ Governor Signs Anti-Theft Bill
New Jersey Governor John Corzine has signed into law a bill that aims to put protections in place to reduce the level of scrap metal theft. ...
Recycling Today - Cleveland,OH,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:17
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Law: Scrap metal buyers must check sellers' photo ID
Thieves could have a hard time selling scrap metal from sketchy sources by next summer, after Gov. ...
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:34
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Silsden boss caught metal thief red-handed
A company boss keeping guard over his premises in Silsden, caught a man red-handed looking for scrap metal. The business owner had spotted Paul Woodhead ...
Bradford Telegraph Argus - Bradford,England,UK Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 18:06
Monday, 26 January 2009
State seeks to strengthen laws against metal thieves
A Gearhart man and three Bend residents who cut it up and tried to sell it at a Central Oregon scrap metal dealership were nailed for the theft and the ...
Daily Astorian - OR, USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 09:26
Sunday, 25 January 2009
Copper thieves may find the going a little tougher
When several reports of grave robbing for scrap metal came out nationwide last spring and summer, ...
Escanaba Daily Press - Escanaba,MI,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 10:28
Copper thieves may find the going a little tougher
When several reports of grave robbing for scrap metal came out nationwide last spring and summer, ...
Escanaba Daily Press - Escanaba,MI,USA
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 10:28
New Rules For Scrap Metal Dealers
The governor says people trying to smuggle and sell stolen items to scrap metal recyclers is a big problem. That's why there is a new law on the books. ...
WNEP-TV - Scranton,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 10:27
Copper-Robber Stopper Approved
The proposal, put forward by Alderwoman Jacqueline James (pictured), would require buyers and sellers of scrap metal to obtain a license from the city and ...
New Haven Independent - CT, USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 10:26
LOCAL BRIEFS
Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, that is designed to allow law enforcement to better track the illegal trade in scrap metal and reduce scrap-metal theft ...
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 10:25
Friday, 23 January 2009
Thieves scrap copper thefts
Better monitoring and stricter state laws regarding the sale of scrap metal also have decreased theft and made it more difficult for thieves to remain...
Pensacola News Journal - Pensacol,FL,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:48
Legislature Tackles Rampant Scrap Metal Theft
The proposed legislation would require scrap metal businesses to obtain a certificate to operate and be responsible for keeping more complete records about ...
KTVL - Medford,OR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 21:43
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Metal Thefts Drop With Price, But Remain a Problem
"As you have more and more people looking for income, it's easy to go and steal air conditioner parts and other scrap metal to meet financial needs," Carr ...
Radio World - Alexandria,VA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:47
Monday, 19 January 2009
Thieves target cemetery for scrap metal
“So hopefully we get some cooperation from some of the scrap metal dealers, we can hopefully recover some of them.” “My hope is that they see the error of ...
News14.com - Charlotte,NC,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:44
Metal thefts up in Wales as criminals cash in
“We are amazed at the risks people take to steal metal,” said Inspector Davies. “We know there are people out there prepared to accept scrap metal and we ...
WalesOnline - United Kingdom Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 19:42
Sunday, 18 January 2009
Scrap metal stolen from nursing home
He said the scrap metal was from replacing various plumbing fixtures and it weighed about 200 pounds. Another employee told police she was in the supply ...
Eagle Tribune - North Andover,MA,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:58
Worker pleads guilty to theft of $32000 worth of scrap metal
1 in Barkhamsted pleaded guilty Friday to stealing more than $32000 in scrap metal from his workplace. Neil E. Church, 43, of Winsted, likely will spend ...
Waterbury Republican American - Waterbury,CT,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:56
Metal thieves leave Cal Young athletic fields in the dark
She noted that the thief would only make a small amount of money if the wire is sold as scrap metal. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to ...
The Register-Guard - Eugene,OR,USA Labels: scrap metal theft
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posted by Southern Cross Metal Recyclers @ 20:55
