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Suspected copper wire thieves arrested after traffic stop in Santa Monica
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Helen Jeong and Dennis Broad , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the incident are available from the Santa Monica Police Department, who announced the arrests on Thursday.
A traffic stop in Santa Monica led to the arrest of two individuals. They were taken into custody after officers found evidence of alleged wrongdoing in their vehicle. The car was initially pulled over due to a license plate issue.
Further investigation revealed the presence of certain tools and a significant amount of copper wire. The driver was also found to be operating the vehicle without proper licensure. Details of the incident are available from the Santa Monica Police Department, who announced the arrests on Thursday.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged theft of copper wire are part of an ongoing investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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