Copper and Aluminum thefts at Sanford Auto-Train Yard

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Just caught a story on the local (Orlando) TV here, somebody who was earlier caught stealing aluminum materials from Sanford Auto-Train was caught trying to steal 480V cables. A cable that costs Amtrak about $1,500 would get the thief about $10 at a recycling center. Hopefully, since the guy had already been arrested there for stealing aluminum from Amtrak, this will put him away for awhile.
 
WFTV, Orlando, FL, 11/20:

Video Shows K-9 Take Down Alleged Amtrak Copper Thief
SANFORD, Fla. -- Copper thieves have hit homes, street lights and air conditioners. Now authorities say crooks are targeting trains in Seminole County and one crook was caught while a camera watched the takedown.

One source at Amtrak told Eyewitness News they've lost as much as $15,000 worth of copper cables. So, investigators decided to stake out an area by setting up inside rail cars. When they spotted a suspect in the act, they needed help from an extra set of eyes in the sky to catch him.
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What is sad is this individuals need for money lead him to stealing.

Only one thing worse: the scrap yard buying obviously stolen material.
 
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