Copper thieves take tower By Eric O Brien Johnstown-Altoona-State College:
The Daily American in Somerset County reported Wednesday that thieves took a 120-foot radio tower sometime last week. The value of the steel tower was estimated to be more than $50,000. Paint Township police said that the thieves had to have a vehicle able to handle rugged terrain - and that they couldn't have used ATVs because the tower was hauled away. The red and white tower was last seen on Thursday (Sept. 4) and officials think it was stolen over the weekend while the town was filled with spectators for a Dog Run. Guide wires were cut to pull the tower over taking tree branches and a live transformer with them on the way down. In addition to the transformer being taken about 120 feet of copper wiring was also stolen - copper has a high scrap value these days. Scorch marks were also found on the ground suggesting that the tower was cut up using acetylene torches. FULL STORY: http://www.pbrtv.com/blog/index.html
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