COPPER THEFT NOTICE FROM XCEL ENERGY
4.21.08
Xcel Energy has currently been experiencing theft of copper ground wires
from the power line poles that run through Minneapolis Alleys and streets.
Individuals have been cutting the wires close to where the wires run into the
ground and about as high as they can reach which usually gets them a 5-6 foot
section of copper wire which are then turned into recycling centers for cash.
These cuts do not interrupt your power but they do pose a potential
power interruption risk if a storm occurs. If you see anyone appearing to be
doing anything around the power poles in the alley and they do not have Xcel
Energy ID, uniforms or vehicles, please call 911 with a description of the
person (s) and vehicle information if possible.