Three arrested for copper theft at Waterloo Corner

Police were alerted to suspicious behaviour near the telecommunications site on Port Wakefield Road, Waterloo Corner just before 11am on Sunday 11 October.

Patrols responded and apprehended a woman at the scene immediately while two men were seen running away.  One was caught after a short foot pursuit, and patrols searched the area with the assistance of Police Dog Gus and his handler for the other man.

PD Gus quickly found the suspect hiding in a tree and he was arrested.

A 37-year-old South Plympton man, a 40-year-old Elizabeth North woman, and a 29-year-old Elizabeth North man were charged with theft.

Investigations are continuing.

Technicians will attend and assess the scene for damage to any infrastructure.

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