Cape May, NJ, Police Investigate Copper Wire Theft

Cops in Cape May are asking for your help as they investigate the theft of copper wire.

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Officials say 100 feet of 500 MCM copper wire was taken from an Atlantic City Electric construction site just before 5:30 AM on August 7th.

According to police, "the actor gained access to the site by cutting chain link fence with bolt cutters."

The suspect appears to be a man wearing a wool hat, mask, long sleeve t-shirt with writing on the back, shorts, and slider-type sandals.

Suspect wanted for stealing copper wire in Cape May NJ - Photo: Cape May Police Department

He left in a light-colored sedan, possibly a Honda Civic.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cape May Police Department at (609) 884-9503.

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