Updated
Updated · k105.com · Jul 8
Kinetic Offers $10,000 Reward After Copper Thefts Cut Internet for 500+ in Grayson County
Updated
Updated · k105.com · Jul 8

Kinetic Offers $10,000 Reward After Copper Thefts Cut Internet for 500+ in Grayson County

1 articles · Updated · k105.com · Jul 8

Summary

  • Kinetic put up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects tied to multiple copper thefts in Grayson County.
  • Over 500 customers lost internet service after thefts in the Caneyville and Clarkson areas damaged numerous sites, including 2 cell towers, over the past 2-3 weeks.
  • The company said the outages threaten essential services including 911, police, fire and healthcare facilities, with thefts occurring as recently as Monday night.
  • Kinetic is working with local law enforcement, adding night-vision cameras and GPS trackers, while crews try to restore connectivity for affected customers.

Insights

Beyond arresting criminals, can new technologies like microscopic trackers finally make stolen copper worthless?
As the green economy drives copper prices to record highs, is our critical infrastructure becoming an easy payday for thieves?