On 4/21/14, Washington State Dept. of Transportation security issued an alert in reference to the theft of three 100 foot rolls of 6 inch copper flat strap, valued at $17,200.  On 4/22/14, as a result of the alert, the Dept. of Transportation was contacted by a representative of Midland Recovery of Tumwater, WA, who recognized the stolen materials.  Arrests were made by the Tumwater Police Department and approximately 95% of the materials were recovered.