Wilkesboro Police are investigating a theft that involved quite a bit of work for the thief. They were called to Mark Johnson's business on Central Drive Wednesday afternoon after Johnston discovered someone had cut out the copper wiring that went to his outdoor receptacles. According to the police report, the thief had taken off the breaker box cover, cut the wires, taken off each receptacle cover, and pulled the wire out. Then the person took the time to put all the covers back on to conceal the theft. In all, about 500-dollars of wire was taken. Johnston isn't sure when it happened -- the last time he remembers using one of the outlets was early last month. Officers say they have some leads in the case, but have not identified any suspects for sure.

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