RTD, Copper wire theft
Copper wire thefts along RTD light rail results in $110K in damages
The Regional Transportation District has been dealing with multiple theft of copper wire and it's affecting the system by delays for passengers.
More than $100,000 in damage caused to RTD light rail lines by copper thieves
DENVER — Copper thieves have disrupted RTD light rail services and caused more than $100,000 in damage, according to RTD. The thefts have been ongoing since April. RTD said its police officers have responded to 21 instances of copper wire theft across its rail lines. The estimated total of the damages is $110,000, the agency said.
Copper wire thefts continue to plague Denver RTD’s light-rail system
Since April 2024, the Denver RTD Police Department has responded to 21 incidents of copper wire theft across the light-rail network, resulting in an estimated loss of
RTD reports increase in copper wire thefts that disrupt rail service
The Regional Transportation District is reporting more cases of copper wire thefts near track signals, switches and rail crossings, which has resulted in a loss of $110,000.
Night thefts of copper wire worth $110,000 disrupted RTD trains 21 times since April
Copper wire thefts along Regional Transportation District rails at night have disrupted train service 21 times since April and thieves escaped with wires worth about $110,000, transit agency officials announced on Wednesday.
1 arrested after string of copper wire thefts along RTD tracks in the Denver metro area
One person is in custody in connection with a string of copper wire thefts along RTD train tracks in the Denver metro area. The thefts have cost the Regional Transportation District approximately $110,
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