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Alert Details
Theft Type: Reporting a Theft
Theft of: Telecommunications cable (copper)
Date and Time of Theft: 1/31/2026 01:00
Broadcast: 2/6/2026 1:29:33 PM
   
   
Location
United States Walker WEST VIRGINIA 26180 WOOD
Materials
Metal - Copper and Brass
Name Brand/Serial:
Color: Copper
Length: 700
Diameter: 2
Weight(lbs.): 350 lbs. +/-
Total Dollar Amount: 12,250.00 (Estimated)
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
Stolen material is approx. 700 feet of 200 pair copper telecommunications cable. Cable was cut down and stolen from utility poles in this area. Sheathing could be burnt or melted off, exposing bare copper twisted pair wires. If this material comes into a recycler, please notify Law Enforcement.

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Law Enforcement Information
Agency Name: Wood County Sheriff's Office
Phone Number: (304) 424-1834
Email Address:
Officer Name: Deputy
Case Number:
Broadcast Radius:
100 miles
Special Handling:
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