Suspected Copper Thief Arrested Twice at Same Westley Business, Faces Additional Charges

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office arrested a copper theft suspect twice at the same business in Westley. Richard Allen White of Vacaville, CA, was first taken into custody on May 6, while removing copper piping, as reported by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.

After a foot chase, White was caught by the Sheriff’s Department helicopter. He was later released on bail. White returned to the scene of his previous alleged crime on Wednesday, this time accompanied by several individuals. When deputies arrived, he had left the area but was found hiding nearby and was arrested, as stated by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office…

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