LA City considering offering $5,000 reward for copper wire theft crackdowns; AT&T offering $20,000

The Brief

LOS ANGELES - Five thousand dollars, that's how much someone can get for information leading to the arrest and conviction of grand theft charges related to stealing copper wire or metals in Los Angeles.

That's if Mayor Karen Bass signs an ordinance approved by council members, with aims to offer rewards for information involving theft of not only copper wire, but also city plaques, tombstones, statues, and light standards.

AT&T already offers a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of copper wire thieves, or anyone attempting to sell or purchase stolen copper wire, according to Chris Collins, communications lead manager for AT&T.

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