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Alert Details
Theft Type: Reporting a Theft
Theft of: Copper Wire and Batteries
Date and Time of Theft: 1/28/2026 6:00
Broadcast: 2/9/2026 11:50:55 AM
   
   
Location
United States Albuquerque NEW MEXICO 87121 BERNALILLO 10101 De Vargas Rd SW
Materials
Metal - Copper and Brass
Metal - Nickel and Stainless Steel and Alloys
Name Brand/Serial:
Color: Unknown
Length: Unknown
Diameter: Unknown
Weight(lbs.):
Total Dollar Amount: 7,000.00
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
On 01/28/2026, between 0600 hours and 0630 hours, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry on a Verizon Wireless cell site located on De Vargas Rd SW. The unknown suspect(s) broke into the cabinet stealing the cell sites back up batteries. The copper electrical feedlines were damaged and stolen. The total value of loss is estimated at $7,000.

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Law Enforcement Information
Agency Name: Albuquerque Police Department
Phone Number: (505) 895-1929
Email Address: lquintana@cabq.gov
Officer Name: Lorissa Quintana
Case Number: 260808647
Broadcast Radius:
100 miles
Special Handling:
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