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CRIME OF THE WEEK: Thieves steal copper wire from two homes under construction

About $80,000 in damage done to two homes near Speedvale Avenue West and Kathleen Street
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NEWS RELEASE
CRIME STOPPERS
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Sometime over the weekend between Saturday March 1 and Monday March 3 a theft occurred from a construction site, located near Speedvale Avenue West and Kathleen Street in Guelph.

Two homes under construction were entered and copper wire was cut out and stolen from each. The process of removing the wire caused considerable damage, resulting in an estimated $80,000 to repair and completely rewire both homes.

If you have information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by submitting a tip online at www.csgw.tips or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. 

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