How do you stop copper thieves?

Is copper theft a problem?

Copper theft is a deadly problem because it can injure or kill those stealing it and endanger the public. Law enforcement, scrap dealers and local citizens can help to prevent copper theft by increasing their awareness and reporting theft.

What happens if you get caught stealing copper?

both that fine and imprisonment; for a second offense, $2,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days, or by both; for a third or any subsequent violation,$4,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than six months.

How do you control thieves?

Never leave your purse, wallet, book bag, laptop, cell phone, earbuds, or other property unattended even for a moment in a public setting. If you must leave your property, leave it with someone you know, not a person studying or working in the area. Before you walk away from your property: “stop, think and secure.”

How do you prevent electric cable theft?

The alarming new way to stop copper thieves

What is an anti theft cable?

An anti-theft cable allows you to secure your computer in a fixed place and protects it from theft. An anti-theft cable is made of very strong braided steel. It consists of a head with the termination that fits into the slot of the computer and a lock where you turn the key to lock and unlock the cable.

Which metal is mostly stolen at Transnet?

Transnet's Freight Rail Agency's regularly-published cable theft statistics paint a bleak picture of the situation on the ground. Around 39km of copper cable was stolen from its railway network in 86 incidents last week, most of which was stripped from its container corridor.

How do you keep thieves out of your yard?

How do you break into proof of your house?

Why is copper always stolen?

Stolen copper is valuable as scrap because the metal is used for so many items—from fiber optics to plumbing to anything electrical—and the profits are tempting.

Where is the most copper in a house?

Washers and dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners can be excellent sources of copper.

Can copper be traced?

The Trouble With Tracking

Once the copper is stolen, it's nearly impossible to track it down. "They're stealing it to bring it someplace where it's melted down. It's not like stealing a TV where there's a serial number, or a car where there's a VIN number and can easily be traced," Rubino says.

How do you protect copper pipes from being stolen?

Why is copper theft a problem five reasons?

The extensive use of copper has caused an increase in prices which becomes a reward for criminals. Moreover, the fact that copper is highly visible, easily accessible, poorly secured, and relatively easy to steal and to sell makes it a target for criminals (Tokerlson, 2010).

How do most burglars break in?

Front door: 34% of burglars twist the doorknob and walk right in. First-floor windows: 23% use a first-floor open window to break into your home. Back door: 22% come in through the back door. Garage doors: 9% gain entrance through the garage.

How do burglars choose houses?

They often pick a house by surveilling the neighborhood and finding the one with the most predictable patterns of when people come and go. They also look for properties in more rural or isolated parts of the neighborhood, and houses that are well maintained or have fancy cars in the driveway.

How do I stop breaking in at night?

What puts burglars off?

The most effective deterrents for home burglaries and car theft were CCTV cameras, the panel said. They also named loud barking dogs, strong heavy doors, a TV being switched on and locked UPVC windows as the next most likely to put them off breaking into a home.

What can I put on my fence to stop burglars?

Fence spikes, Trellis with thorny plants, and anti-climb paints are the most popular legal ways to increase garden security and stop burglars.

What can I put on top of my fence to stop intruders?

Adding trellis above your fence is a good way to keep burglars away as it makes it difficult for burglars to climb over. Adding trellis to your fence not only keeps burglars away but also makes your fence look more attractive and unique.

What is the thickest security cable?

This 22mm thick high security cable is the thickest cable available from SAS and is for those that take cable security seriously.

Why do people steal catalytic converters?

Why are people stealing them? Thieves target catalytic converters because of the value of the metals found inside the devices. Catalytic converters are typically made up of three precious metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium. The value of all three metals have risen sharply in price in the last decade.