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Copper Thief Arrested

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An arrest has been made in a case of some stolen copper wire a year and a half ago.

Chatham-Kent Police say the investigation began in April 2016 when a man sold some copper wire to a local scrap metal company.

However, staff later realized the wire had been stolen from some transport trailers in the area.

A warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest, but he wasn’t tracked down until last night.

The 30-year-old is charged with possession of property obtained by crime.