Kinetic Offers $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrests for Copper Thefts
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for copper and fiber infrastructure theft in North Carolina. The company reported multiple incidents since mid-July, with the most recent cases occurring in Moore, Richmond, and Forsyth Counties.
The thefts have significantly impacted over 50 customers in Moore County since August 10, with some areas in Pinebluff experiencing up to five service disruptions. The vandalism has affected critical telecommunications infrastructure, compromising residents' access to emergency services and 911 calls.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) ha offerto una ricompensa di 10.000 $ per informazioni che conducano all'arresto e alla condanna dei responsabili dei furti di rame e di infrastrutture in fibra ottica in North Carolina. L'azienda ha segnalato diversi episodi dall'inizio di luglio, con gli ultimi casi nelle contee di Moore, Richmond e Forsyth.
I furti hanno gravemente colpito oltre 50 clienti nella contea di Moore dal 10 agosto, con zone di Pinebluff che hanno subito fino a cinque interruzioni del servizio. Gli atti vandalici hanno danneggiato infrastrutture di telecomunicazione critiche, compromettendo l'accesso dei residenti ai servizi di emergenza e alle chiamate al 911.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) ha anunciado una recompensa de 10.000 $ por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de quienes roben cobre e infraestructura de fibra en Carolina del Norte. La compañía informó varios incidentes desde mediados de julio, con los casos más recientes en los condados de Moore, Richmond y Forsyth.
Los robos han afectado gravemente a más de 50 clientes en el condado de Moore desde el 10 de agosto, con algunas zonas de Pinebluff sufriendo hasta cinco interrupciones del servicio. Los actos vandálicos han dañado infraestructura de telecomunicaciones crítica, poniendo en riesgo el acceso de los residentes a los servicios de emergencia y las llamadas al 911.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT)는 노스캐롤라이나에서 구리 및 광케이블 인프라 절도 범인을 체포·유죄 판결로 이끄는 제보에 대해 10,000달러의 포상금을 발표했습니다. 회사는 7월 중순 이후 여러 건을 보고했으며, 최근 사건은 무어, 리치몬드, 포사이스 카운티에서 발생했습니다.
절도로 인해 8월 10일 이후 무어 카운티의 50명 이상의 고객이 큰 피해를 입었고, 파인블러프 지역 일부는 최대 다섯 차례 서비스 중단을 겪었습니다. 이 같은 기물 파손은 중요 통신 인프라를 훼손해 주민들의 긴급 서비스 및 911 통화 이용에 지장을 초래했습니다.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) a annoncé une récompense de 10 000 $ pour toute information conduisant à l'arrestation et à la condamnation des responsables de vols de cuivre et d'infrastructures en fibre optique en Caroline du Nord. La société a signalé plusieurs incidents depuis la mi-juillet, les plus récents ayant eu lieu dans les comtés de Moore, Richmond et Forsyth.
Les vols ont gravement affecté plus de 50 clients dans le comté de Moore depuis le 10 août, certaines zones de Pinebluff subissant jusqu'à cinq interruptions de service. Les actes de vandalisme ont endommagé des infrastructures de télécommunications critiques, compromettant l'accès des résidents aux services d'urgence et aux appels au 911.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) hat eine Belohnung von 10.000 $ für Hinweise ausgesetzt, die zur Festnahme und Verurteilung der für Kupfer- und Glasfaser-Diebstähle in North Carolina Verantwortlichen führen. Das Unternehmen meldete seit Mitte Juli mehrere Vorfälle; die jüngsten Fälle traten in den Counties Moore, Richmond und Forsyth auf.
Die Diebstähle haben seit dem 10. August mehr als 50 Kunden im Moore County erheblich beeinträchtigt, in einigen Bereichen von Pinebluff kam es zu bis zu fünf Ausfällen. Die Vandalismusakte haben kritische Telekommunikationsinfrastruktur beschädigt und damit den Zugang der Anwohner zu Notdiensten und 911-Anrufen gefährdet.
- Recent success in catching two thieves in Richmond
- Proactive measures being taken with increased law enforcement integration
- Multiple service disruptions affecting over 50 customers in Moore County
- Repeated infrastructure damage causing emergency services access issues
- Recurring repair costs and service restoration expenses
- NC copper thefts increasing, hampering residents’ access to emergency services
- Kinetic announces a
$10,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic, the local residential and business fiber internet provider, is offering
The most recent case occurred in Moore County, Richmond County and Forsyth County and involved thieves cutting copper and fiber optic cables and stealing critical infrastructure, interfering with residents’ ability to call 911 and access essential services.
More than 50 customers in Moore County have been impacted as a result of multiple incidents since the night of Aug. 10. In areas around Pinebluff, some customers have found themselves without service up to five times since mid-July because of copper thefts. Often these outages occurred at nearly the same time as technicians were repairing previous damage.
“This is not a victimless crime; Carolinians rely on connectivity for their safety, and we take these damages and thefts very seriously,” said Stacy Hale, president of Kinetic’s Southeast Operations. “When copper and fiber cuts occur, they damage telecommunications infrastructure that connects first responders, emergency services, hospitals, and law enforcement, preventing the ability to respond in times of need.”
Some of the recent thefts have occurred near:
- Yadkinville Road between Inwood Drive and Bridalcreek Drive
- Ellen Avenue and Reynolda Road, Tobaccoville
- YMCA Camp Road in King
- Yadkinville Road and Shattalon Drive
Richmond authorities recently caught two thieves who were in the middle of stealing copper cable.
“We are stepping up our integration with local law enforcement, as well as deploying active deterrent measures,” Hale said. “If someone is caught stealing, or vandalizing our infrastructure, we will work with local prosecutors and ask for the strongest punishments, as this is a direct attack against public safety and well-being in the area. But while we are taking aggressive action, our best line of defense remains the local community staying vigilant so that fewer people are impacted by these crimes.”
If anyone has information about copper theft, call Kinetic at 855-268-2211, Option 1.
About Kinetic: Kinetic, a Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT) brand, builds and provides multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services reaching approximately 1.7 million fiber households in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at gokinetic.com. Engage with us across social media at @GoKineticFiber
Media Contact: Victoria Carman
victoria.carman@uniti.com
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