Police say the two tried to steal copper wiring in Upper Chichester on Monday.
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.
A church in Bridesburg was targeted by copper thieves and the damage left behind forced church officials to temporarily shut down their food pantry.
Police in Dover say a man has been arrested for stealing about 1,000 feet of heavy-duty copper wire from a city power plant.