Location: Two DP&L Power Sub-Stations, Kent Avenue, south of Bethany Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.
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Bethany Beach, DE- Delaware State Police detectives are looking for the suspects who scaled the fences of two power sub-stations and proceeded to remove copper wire resulting in significant damage and a loss of power to thousands.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. yesterday (9/28) after troopers were called to respond to two DP&L power sub-stations located on both the east and west sides of Kent Avenue just south of Bethany Beach, DE. It was discovered that someone had scaled the fence of the sub-station located on the west side of the road, and once inside, cut the copper grounding wires to several poles as well as two large transformers. The suspects then entered the sub-station located on the east side of the road in the same manner and also cut the grounding wires to several poles. The suspects then fled with 250 feet of copper wire valued at approximately $1,000.00. They also caused an estimated $100,000.00 in damage to the sub-stations and left 30,000 customers from Bethany, DE to west Ocean City, MD without power for a period of time.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit at 302-856-5850. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
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