Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to multiple incidents of copper wire theft from telecommunication access points in Alice Springs.
On numerous occasions since April 2024, police have received reports of copper wire being stolen from two telecommunication pits located between the Gap and Alice Springs Airport.
The telecommunication pits have allegedly been unlawfully accessed by unknown offenders, resulting in hundreds of meters of copper wire being pulled out, most likely via a large vehicle. Police believe the wire is subsequently cut into smaller segments for sale.
Telecommunication services have been disrupted due to the thefts.
Southern Investigations have carriage of the matter and investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2400112879. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
