Law enforcement is investigating several incidents of vandalism to Spectrum and Google Fiber lines in the Kansas City area over the last week., part of a recent trend of vandalism to network infrastructure across the country.
Three Spectrum fiber optic lines were cut in the KC area Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the company. Restoration to the lines began Saturday and was completed early Sunday morning.
Spectrum is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Those with information may call the Spectrum tip line at 833-404-8477.
Google Fiber lines in the area were also purposely cut, and a police report was filed, a company representative said. In a statement, Andy Simpson, the general manager for Google Fiber’s central region, pointed to “stron