A Port Richmond homeowner says she was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of someone stealing copper wire from her backyard.
"This is a dangerous and illegal practice that potentially could impact lives," a Verizon spokesperson said.
Sometime between Monday evening and Wednesday morning thieves broke into the church, located on the 400 block of Sentner Street and removed several large items.
Police have arrested two people in connection with copper thefts in Toms River, New Jersey.
Thieves looking to make some easy money targeted a Trenton business for copper.
Three people have been arrested in connection to a series of copper thefts and arsons in Montgomery and Delaware counties.
