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Copper thieves plunge 100km of Perth roads into darkness
Copper thieves have left more than 100 kilometres of Perth roads and paths unlit, costing taxpayers millions. Police this week charged three people with stealing copper wire, including a man accused of taking 500 kilograms from a Telstra site during September's King's Birthday weekend.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 20:11 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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