The Brief
- Copper wire thieves have struck the Oakland Hills three times in a single week, causing repeated internet service disruptions.
- AT&T crews were seen repairing damage at Skyline Boulevard and Keller Avenue after cables were cut and utility poles were toppled.
- AT&T is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for stealing copper cable.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The city of Oakland said copper wire thieves are creating serious public safety concerns across the city, affecting traffic signals and cable services.
Oakland’s electrical crews are struggling to keep up.
Power troubles
Local perspective:
In the Oakland hills, residents are expressing growing frustration after a string of copper thefts left the neighborhood without internet connectivity for much of the past week.…