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Alert Details
Theft Type: Reporting a Theft
Theft of: Telecommunications cable (copper)
Date and Time of Theft: 1/28/2026 23:30
Broadcast: 1/30/2026 7:25:07 AM
   
   
Location
United States Winifrede WEST VIRGINIA 25214 KANAWHA
Materials
Metal - Copper and Brass
Name Brand/Serial:
Color: Copper
Length: 800
Diameter: 2
Weight(lbs.): 650 lbs. +/-
Total Dollar Amount: 10,500.00 (Estimated)
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
Stolen material is approx. 800 feet of 300 pair and 150 pair copper telecommunications cable. Cable was cut down and stolen from utility poles in this area. Sheathing could be burnt or melted off, exposing bare copper twisted pair wires. If this material comes into a recycler, please notify Law Enforcement.

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Law Enforcement Information
Agency Name: Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Phone Number: (304) 357-0169
Email Address:
Officer Name:
Case Number: 2026-00003126
Broadcast Radius:
100 miles
Special Handling:
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