Copper thefts increase again | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

The Salisbury Police Department is investigating several copper downspout thefts on Confederate Avenue in Salisbury, and one on North Fulton Street.

One Confederate Avenue resident reported the latches on a gate in his back yard were broken. He suspects someone was trying to get to his copper downspouts, as well.

Some time has passed since the last report of copper gutters and downspouts being taken, and police said the recent incidents are due to the increasing price of copper.

Other reports across the county:

• Latino’s Body Shop and Auto Repair at 5910 S. Main St. reported someone broke into the business taking $2,300 worth of items.

Things taken included amplifiers, a tool box, catalytic converter, laptop computer, battery jump box, two electric drills, a car stereo and four 18-inch rims.

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

• Jeffrey Horton of Lake Point Lane reported a $2,500 metal brake was missing from his land. The brake is worth $2,500.

• Max Eller of Eller Road reported someone drove on his property causing $1,000 in damages to his crops.

• Gary Fink of Lentz Road, China Grove, reported someone broke into a building at his home and took a $2,300 John Deere riding mower, a Stihl string trimmer and a Poulan chainsaw.