Police ask for help identifying people seen stealing copper wire from utility poles in Port Vue

PORT VUE, Pa. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance to identify people who were seen cutting and stealing copper ground wires from utility poles in the Port Vue Borough.

A spokesperson for the department said approximately 20 utility poles on Romine Avenue and Monroe Avenue have been vandalized and the copper wires stolen.

Video footage captured the incident happening on Friday morning in the 900 block of Monroe Avenue.

Anyone who can provide information or supply additional video footage is asked to help by calling 412-672-2255 or dial 911 and request to speak directly with the duty officer.

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