East Brunswick police seek help in $100,000 copper wire theft case
Copper | 2026-04-06 00:45:07
The police department is asking the public to report any suspicious persons and/or work trucks on Riva Avenue between Church Lane and the South Brunswick border.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The East Brunswick Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance concerning a recent theft of a large amount of copper wire.
On April 2, police responded to Riva Avenue near the South Brunswick border regarding a report of copper wire theft.
Verizon, the business at the site, said that approximately $100,000 worth of copper was stolen from old landline wire on telephone poles. It is believed the suspect(s) would have had to use a bucket truck to commit the theft.
The theft is believed to have taken place between April 1 and 2.
The police department is asking the public to report any suspicious persons and/or work trucks on Riva Avenue between Church Lane and the South Brunswick border.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact Det. Alex Danese by email at adanese@ebpd.net or by phone at 732-390-6990. Anonymous tips can be submitted by dialing 732-4EBTIPS (328477) or by visiting www.middlesextips.com/sitemenu.aspx.
Courtesy: www.mycentraljersey.com
