January 05, 2009

Investigators: Cell Phone Tower Thieves Sending Bad Signal

Edgefield investigators say they’re dealing with thieves who are targeting cell phone towers. Officers say thieves are stealing copper ground wiring, which helps protect the towers from the effects of lighting. Cell phone officials say if the tower is unprotected and struck by lightning, it could knock out. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe explains how this could cost you.

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