If you see copper wire theft occurring, Clark County officials encourage you to call 911 to report it to police as a crime in progress.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Copper wire theft is a growing concern in Tucson. The thefts are causing broken infrastructure and hefty repair bills, impacting both businesses and city services.

Though improvements are being made, City officials say Bakersfield continues to spend thousands on infrastructure repairs and maintenance due to ongoing copper wire theft.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta highlighted his office's efforts to crack down on copper wire theft at a news conference Thursday.

LA leaders and law enforcement officials pleaded with the state to impose tougher penalties for copper wife thieves and metal recyclers.

SAN JOSE — Patrol officers early Saturday morning stopped the in-progress theft of copper wire from an overhead phone line near San Felipe Road and Meadowlands Lane, while warning of a growing ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Many California streets have been left in the dark lately by copper thieves vandalizing street lights. Officials say heavy metal thefts have been on the rise, leaving ...

Copper wire thefts have been continuing to be an issue for the city of Salinas. In February, the city reported a rise in the theft of copper from wiring meant to keep street lights on.

Copper wiring thefts are taking more Maryland athletic fields offline after dark. Last week, 11 News reported about copper wiring thefts across Anne Arundel County.

With little fanfare, Fresno County supervisors unanimously cleared the way for a controversial ordinance to take effect on Tuesday.

Two men face felony charges for allegedly stealing over $500 in copper wire from Alton Materials in February.

Mayor Karen Bass announced on Wednesday new efforts to keep communities safe and well-lit with the installation of hundreds of new solar-powered lights which will help curb copper wire theft.