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Copper Thieves Hit Rooftop ACs, Endanger Safety, Cost Businesses Thousands

7/20/2026

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Pasadena Warns Copper

Pasadena officials warned that copper-wire thieves are stealing copper from rooftop AC units.
The Sweet Red Peach bakery at 319 S. Arroyo Parkway and Petsadena Animal Hospital at 959 S. Raymond Ave. each lost thousands of dollars.
Derderian advised landlords to lock ladders, install tamper-resistant steel cages and motion-activated cameras.
She warned that cutting live lines can cause lethal shocks or fires and asked tips at 626-744-4241.

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Sweet Red Peach Burglarized

Sweet Red Peach bakery suffered its third burglary in seven months.
Co-owners Danny Griffin and Kenyatta Glover called the theft an emotional blow, with Glover crying for days.
Customer Ken Hitts said he is supporting the African-American bakery because such businesses struggle more than others.
Heat melted cakes, threatened freezers and forced the shop to use portable AC units and ice while the burglary wave has cost businesses nearly $100,000.

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Pasadena Warns Copper

Pasadena officials warned that copper-wire thieves are stealing copper from rooftop AC units.
The Sweet Red Peach bakery at 319 S. Arroyo Parkway and Petsadena Animal Hospital at 959 S. Raymond Ave. each lost thousands of dollars.
Derderian advised landlords to lock ladders, install tamper-resistant steel cages and motion-activated cameras.
She warned that cutting live lines can cause lethal shocks or fires and asked tips at 626-744-4241.

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