Man Sentenced for Streetlight Copper Wire Thefts
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Tucson Man Sentenced for Streetlight Copper Wire Thefts, Endangering Public Safety
A Tucson man, Robert Joseph Carrillo, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $46,582 in restitution for stealing copper wire from streetlights across the city. His actions left neighborhoods in the dark, posing safety risks and damaging public infrastructure. Carrillo pleaded guilty to felony theft and trafficking stolen property, following a city-wide investigation. Police linked him to at least five thefts between September and November 2025, recovering stolen copper and methamphetamine during a search. The city has been combating metal thefts for over a decade with regulations and online tracking systems to prevent such incidents.
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