Collaborative Effort to Eliminate Copper Thefts

Clarksville, TN – On September 30th, 2011, Mayor Kim McMillan, Chief Al Ansley, representatives of the Clarksville Montgomery County Homebuilders Association, and Crime Stoppers of Clarksville kicked off a collaborative campaign during the Parade of Homes to stop copper thefts.

Copper theft tripled for 2011 compared to previous years. According to the Clarksville Homebuilders Association, during the months July and August 2011, there has been over $100,000 in copper reported stolen in the Clarksville Montgomery County area.

The majority of the thefts occurred at new construction homes. The Homebuilders Association took a proactive role and worked in conjunction with Crime Stoppers and the Clarksville Police Department to purchase surveillance equipment to fight against and stem copper thefts.