New subdivision targeted by copper thieves a second time

Bradley County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an additional case of copper wire being taken from new homes at Eagle Creek Subdivision on Mouse Creek Road.

Approximately 1,000 feet of copper wire was taken from homes under construction on lots 20 and 32 and another 1,000 feet of wire that electricians placed in the walls of the house had been cut but had not been removed.  The builder will have to replace the wire at a cost of approximately $2,000.   

The theft occurred between Wednesday April 24th and Monday April 30th.

The criminal investigations division of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is continuing an investigation of an earlier theft of wire involving three residences at Eagle Creek Subdivision .

Meanwhile, the sheriff’s office is investigating the theft of 3,500 feet of copper wire from several utility poles and outbuildings at 2729 Michigan Avenue Road.  The wire was taken sometime between February 1 and April 30.   

Anyone with information about these or other recent copper wire thefts is asked to contact the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office.

UPDATE!

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in thefts of copper wire from new homes in Eagle Creek Subdivision on Mouse Creek Road.

Captain Steve Lawson said the most recent theft involved more than 1,000 feet of wire that was taken from two new homes on Creekside Drive.  He said thefts two weeks ago from four additional locations in the subdivision are still being investigated.

Anyone with information that can help to identify those responsible for thefts from Eagle Creek Subdivision should contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 728-7337.