Did you know that since 2009 the theft of precious and semi-precious metals has been steadily on the rise? The metal being targeted the most is copper.
Copper has many uses in and around facilities, with pure copper making up the majority of electrical wiring all around the US.
However, it’s not just a domestic problem. Thieves are resorting to stealing copper from commercial buildings and more. In fact, in 2010 an Australian man posed as a cable repair technician and stole approximately $110,000 in copper wire and other components. Statistics show that over half of precious metal theft is done to commercial buildings and facilities. As the buying price for bulk copper metal grows higher, so will the theft of precious metals. This website. Additionally, you can contact Stealth Monitoring directly with any questions.
