More Stolen Copper in Wilkes

More copper has been reported stolen.  Over the past few years with the rising cost of the copper metal, some have resorted to stealing it to re-sale at salvage companies.  There have been a couple of reports in Wilkes this month including the most recent from a Traphill residence.  The homeowner lives out of town, but he came back this week to check on the property.  He realized there was a problem with his water and went to check out the well.  He found that someone had damaged the well house and had stolen copper wiring and a well pump.  Stolen property was estimated at 1200 dollars with damages at 900 dollars.  There are currently no suspects.