RTD seeks public’s help in copper thefts that disrupted train service

The Regional Transportation District is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a series of copper wire thefts along the G Line that disrupted service last week. RTD Transit Police said the two were captured on surveillance video.

The most recent copper wire theft happened at 2:25 a.m. on April 24, north of the Clear Creek – Federal Station in the 2400 block of West 65th Avenue.  Another copper wire theft along the G Line happened at 6:31 a.m. the day before at the Lowell  Boulevard crossing the required the crossing gates to remain lowered. The first theft in the series happened last week about 5:15 a.m. on April 21 near the Pecos Junction Station, where approximately 14 feet of copper wire was removed.

Anyone who recognizes these individuals and/or their location may contact RTD Detective Jorge Villegas at [email protected] or by phone at 303.299.3183…

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