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Alert Details
Theft Type: Reporting a Theft
Theft of: Telecommunications Cable (Copper)
Date and Time of Theft: 2/4/2026 1:00
Broadcast: 2/13/2026 11:05:36 AM
   
   
Location
United States Carbondale ILLINOIS 62902 JACKSON
Materials
Metal - Copper and Brass
Name Brand/Serial:
Color: Black
Length: 1000
Diameter: 4
Weight(lbs.): 520
Total Dollar Amount: 8,730.00 (Estimated)
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
Approximately 1000 feet of 104 pair/22 gauge telecommunications cable (copper) was stolen. Cable would have black sheathing on it if it has not been removed or burned off. Cable would look similar to what is seen in photos. This area has had numerous cable thefts over the past months/year. This amount of cable would yield approximately 520 pounds of copper.

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Law Enforcement Information
Agency Name: Jackson County Sheriffs Department
Phone Number: (618) 687-3822
Email Address:
Officer Name:
Case Number: 1080
Broadcast Radius:
100 miles
Special Handling:
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