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Los Angeles leads the nation in wire, cable thefts. Here's what's being done about the problem

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ByRob Hayes KABC logo
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:42PM
Los Angeles leads the nation in wire, cable thefts
We've been reporting for some time now on the rash of wire and cable thefts. In fact, Los Angeles has become the wire theft capital of the nation.
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