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Alert Details
Theft Type: Reporting a Theft
Theft of: Telecommunications cable (copper)
Date and Time of Theft: 2/28/2026 23:00
Broadcast: 3/4/2026 5:03:29 PM
   
   
Location
United States Chapmanville WEST VIRGINIA 25508 LOGAN
Materials
Metal - Copper and Brass
Name Brand/Serial:
Color: Copper
Length: 3000
Diameter: 3
Weight(lbs.): 3500 lbs. +/-
Total Dollar Amount: 20,000.00 (Estimated)
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
Stolen material is approx. 3000 feet of 900 pair, 300 pair and 200 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: WV State Police-Logan Detachment
Phone Number: (304) 792-7200
Email Address:
Officer Name: Trooper
Case Number:
Broadcast Radius:
100 miles
Special Handling:
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