Copper wire theft leaves Fairfax District neighborhood in the dark

FAIRFAX DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Sue Keh Bennett lives in the Fairfax District and says a number of street lights near Sierra Bonita Avenue and Beverly Boulevard are out.

Covers to electrical boxes are smashed and wires are torn out.

"When I see that, I don't know what wires are live and what's not. I'm not an electrician. I have no idea," Keh Bennett said. "I see our dogs walking down the street and when they go to the bathroom, I'm afraid they might electrocute themselves because we have no idea."

Video she sent from Monday night shows street lights off, and it's pitch black in the neighborhood. She also sent images that show a number of boxes opened and copper wire had been stolen.

"I just thought maybe it was just our street, and the more we walk we see it happening east, w