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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Police asking for help following multiple East Austin copper thefts

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The Austin Police Department is asking for help after multiple copper thefts in East Austin. Police said suspects have broken into electrical boxes and transformers and cut and stolen copper wiring. The thefts have happened in the Mueller and 51st Street area in recent weeks.

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  1. KXAN Austin

    Police searching for suspect accused of stealing copper wire in east Austin (opens KXAN Austin)

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    APD said the thefts happened in the Mueller and 51st street area.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Police asking for help following multiple East Austin copper thefts (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    The Austin Police Department is asking for help after multiple copper thefts in East Austin. Police said suspects have broken into electrical boxes and transformers and cut and stolen copper wiring. The thefts have happened in the Mueller and 51st Street area in recent weeks.