Category Archives: Theft Property Crimes

Stealing Copper Wire in North Carolina: How Much Time Will I Get?

In 2025, multiple sources warned of a sharp uptick in copper wire theft across the nation. These predictions stemmed from the rapid increase in copper values. In October of 2025, copper reached a price of over $11,000 per metric ton, representing a 27% increase year-to-date. Ten years ago, the price of copper was about… Read More »