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Theft Type:
Reporting a Theft
Theft of:
Telecommunications Cable (Copper)
Date and Time of Theft:
3/15/2026 1:00
Broadcast:
3/20/2026 12:42:17 PM
Location
United States
Smithboro
ILLINOIS
62284
BOND
Materials
Metal - Copper and Brass
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Black
Length:
250
Diameter:
4
Weight(lbs.):
63
Total Dollar Amount:
2,155.00 (Estimated)
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
Approximately 250 feet of 50 pair telecommunications cable (copper) was stolen. Cable would have black sheathing on it if it has not been removed or burned off. This amount of cable would yield approximately 63 pounds of copper. Cable would look similar to what is seen in photos.
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Cable Theft photo.jpg
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Fayette County Sheriffs Department
Phone Number:
(618) 283-2141
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Gebke
Case Number:
26-02058
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100 miles
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