MAJOR PROPERTY CRIME THEFT ARRESTS 1,000 feet of copper wire recovered
11/29/2007
Police Chief Jerry Dyer would like to inform the public of a major arrest of suspects stealing copper wire.
Last night (11/28) a citizen called police to report suspicious activity in the area of Grantland and Roberts in Northwest Fresno. Patrol officers found a car in the 99/Shaw area that matched the description provided.
Inside the vehicle was approximately 1,000 feet of copper wire that had been stolen from City of Fresno light poles and lamp posts.
The following suspects were arrested and face Felony Grand Theft and Felony Vandalism charges:
Simon Perez, 35, Fresno, D.O.B. 09/30/1972
Nathan Carver, 43, Fresno, D.O.B. 05/30/1964
Ross Lane, 26, Fresno, D.O.B. 03/12/81
Since August 13, 2007, there have been more that 100 copper wire thefts in the City of Fresno, most in Northwest and Northeast, totalling more than $222,000.00
Interested media may videotape or take pictures of the recovered copper wire and interview lead detective Pat Mares. Please call the Northwest District at 621-6500 or 621-6505 for more information.
Please contact Public Information Officer Jeff Cardinale at 621-2486 or 978-9687 (cell) with any media inquiries.