CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police said copper thieves caused approximately $5,000 in damage for about $25 worth of copper between Jan 11-14 at homes under construction in the area.
The suspects entered the four homes on Shirley Drive and ripped out the copper from various locations in the houses. Based on a builder estimate, there may be about three pounds of copper taken from each of the houses. The current value of scrap copper is under $2 per pound, but the estimated cost of repairs to the walls and reinstalling the copper could be up to about $5,000.
Copper thefts have been occurring throughout Middle Tennessee and Kentucky, according to police. Investigators throughout different jurisdictions have been sharing information in an effort to reduce or shut down the thieves.
Clarksville has had about 27 cases of copper theft since September 2018.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Baker at 931-648-0656 ext. 5151, the TIPSLINE at 931-645-8477, or submit a tip anonymously at P3tips.com/591.