Thieves swiped $1,100 worth of copper wire from a Friedman's Home Improvement Center in Petaluma, California, triggering an active search for a pair suspected in a brazen daylight burglary. The Petaluma Police Department released details of the March 14 incident, which occurred just before 6 PM. The suspects, an unidentified man and woman, were captured on surveillance cameras helping themselves to large spools of the valuable metal before bolting from the store and fleeing in a maroon sedan, the department reported.
According to the police, the duo managed to pull off the heist without attracting attention until it was too late. "Once outside the store, both suspects fled the area in a maroon-colored sedan," detailed the Petaluma Police in an incident summary. Efforts to locate the suspects are ramping up, with authorities turning to locals for assistance and releasing photos of the duo. The male and female, described as white adults, had casually exited the establishment with four hefty spools of copper wire before vanishing.
Copper has long been a target for thieves due to its high resale value, and this latest theft highlights an ongoing issue for businesses. The financial hit for Friedman's Home Improvement comes in at roughly $1,100, a considerable loss for the local store. The Petaluma Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to an identification or arrest to contact them. They specifically request tip-offs be directed to Officer Cody Giles, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
Community members with leads are encouraged to reach out to Officer Giles directly by calling 707-781-1250 or by emailing [email protected]. Meanwhile, media representatives looking to cover the story or seek further details can contact Lieutenant Matthew Parnow at [email protected] or at 707-778-4372.
