The City of Salinas says replacing copper wire throughout the city has become a weekly endeavor. The reason is that thefts are happening across the city and crews have to go in and replace them.

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The City of Salinas is warning that copper wire thefts continue to be a problem across the city. City workers have to replace the wiring nearly every week. The city says ...

The problem is so rampant in Salinas, that the city is getting reports of people wearing safety vests posing as city workers while stealing the wires. “Look for the logo,” said Rome.

NOTING FOR PEOPLE TO LOOK OUT FOR A CITY LOGO ON PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE AND SAFE The City of Salinas says replacing copper wire throughout the city has become a weekly endeavor. The reason is that ...