Copper thefts are on the rise. Here’s how you can spot suspicious activity.

PHOENIX — Copper theft has a significant impact on the community, not just due to its financial implications.

A copper thief can cut one fiber-optic line, causing an outage for an entire community, including emergency services, according to CenturyLink.

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