The Brief

PHOENIX - Silent Witness is teaming up with CenturyLink to raise awareness about the surge in copper theft and its serious impact on public safety.

What we know:

Precious metal theft is a felony in the state of Arizona.

Phoenix Police said it’s not only a crime that costs a lot of money to fix, but it also endangers the lives of everyday people.

While the copper wiring that is being targeted in utility boxes may only get thieves a few dollars, Sergeant Brian Bower with Silent Witness said it costs the community much more, as 911 services are affected and even normal people can have trouble making a simple phone call.

Why you should care:

That’s why Silent Witness said it's partnering with CenturyLink to educate the community and let people know what suspicious activity m

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