Three people who allegedly stole copper wire from a new development in Roseville over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend have been arrested, deputies said.

According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office , deputies were told about suspicious activity near Bluebell Lane and Royal Lily Avenue on Sunday. Callers to the sheriff's office said they heard the sound of power tools and saw suspects who appeared to be cutting wire next to a white BMW.

Deputies found a vehicle matching the suspect description on Baseline Road, about three miles from where the theft took place, and conducted a traffic stop.

A search of the vehicle yielded copper pipes, copper wire, brass valves and power tools. The three occupants in the vehicle were arrested.

Items that Placer County sheriff's deputies were seize

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