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Another copper thief

2008 Reader Submission
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It was bound to happen sooner or later. Copper thefts are on the rise and copper wires conduct massive amounts of electricity. Someone was bound to get shocked. If they did the math…oh wait, they probably couldn’t do math to begin with.

According to the Desert Dispatch, a man got shocked trying to steal copper wire.

This time, he tried to steal it from a power plant, a place where electricity is born. I’m sure they are going to send him a huge bill for the juice he used up.

The man suffered extreme burns and injuries consistent with a large electrical shock such as head trauma, damaged ear drums and his ability to turn on a light bulb by sticking it in his mouth.

He is being treated at a nearby hospital and is listed in serious but extra crispy condition.

Submitted on 10/17/2008

Submitted by: Kevin
Reference: http://www.dumbcriminals.com/theft/a-real-shocker/

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Thanks, Kevin, it looks like we haven't received this story yet. FYI, the full news article is here: http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/shock_3023___article.html/copper_suspected.html


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Another crispy criminal copping copper and becoming a fried felon. Thanks, Kevin!


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