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Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Manhole Cover Thefts in Lufkin
LUFKIN (AP) -- It's an open case -- someone has been stealing manhole covers in Lufkin.
Police say at least nine manhole covers have been swiped this month.
Lieutenant David Young says that's about as many manhole covers that the city loses in an entire year.
Investigators aren't sure why anyone would steal a Lufkin manhole cover, especially since the name of the East Texas city is worked right into the metal.
Police are concerned somebody could get hurt, like a pedestrian or a bicyclist, coming upon an unexpected opening in a road.
Authorities believe the thieves might be trying to sell the 150-pound manhole covers for scrap metal.
Police are concerned somebody could get hurt, like a pedestrian or a bicyclist, coming upon an unexpected opening in a road.
Authorities believe the thieves might be trying to sell the 150-pound manhole covers for scrap metal.
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