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Police Arrest Man in 39-lb Copper Theft Amid Surge

5/24/2026

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  • Police arrested Saul Chavez Viveros for grand theft and felony vandalism after seizing 39 pounds of copper wiring on Orange Avenue.
  • The arrest is part of an active investigation into a regional surge in copper theft.
  • Officers saw suspect tampering with a light fixture in the 3600 block of Orange Avenue before detaining him.
  • The department advised securing utility areas, trimming vegetation and adding locks or cameras to deter thefts.