Copper Thieves Cut Phone Lines
POSTED: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
UPDATED: 5:50 pm CDT June 11,
2008
HOUSTON -- Copper thieves are no longer just after air-conditioning units. They are also targeting phone lines, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday.Officials said a northwest Houston neighborhood has been hit hard.Thousands of AT&T customers lost phone service after copper thieves cut the telephone line in the middle of the night.The line in Acres Homes has been stolen five times over the past year.AT&T is working with the Houston Police Department and offering a $3,000 reward.Anyone with information is asked to call 800-807-4205.
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