Copper Thieves Caught

A case that caused $50,000 in losses for the PUD near Hoquiam.

Deputies in Grays Harbor County have arrested three people in a copper theft case that caused $50,000 in losses for the PUD near Hoquiam. Investigators say two suspects were jailed August 22 after selling stolen copper, while a third was arrested the next day. Search warrants on two vehicles and a hotel room in Aberdeen turned up more of the missing wire, which deputies are working to return.

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