Las Vegas police recently cracked down on a copper wire theft. On Monday, authorities were called to the 5600 block of Procyon Street, where copper wire was stolen from several breaker boxes, causing damages estimated at $30,000, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). Detectives immediately began investigating the scene.
Three suspects were quickly identified in the grand larceny case, with the theft valued between $25,000 and $100,000, along with additional charges. On Tuesday, officers arrested 45-year-old Paul Andrews, 41-year-old Chad Shurman, and 29-year-old Branden Henry, who were booked into the Clark County Detention Center.
The original theft report came in at 5:38 p.m., and police responded quickly, completing the investigation in just a few hours.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) encourages the public to share any information that could assist, either through Crime Stoppers or by contacting LVMPD Detectives directly. Tips can be made anonymously.
