Copper Theft: The Metal Theft Epidemic
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The copper inside this sliced insulation has been removed, and most likely already sold. Thieves usually burn insulation off the wire, since copper's melting point is nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, far higher than the sheathing's.
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