It's about time they caught someone in the act of stealing copper...

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2 men caught after West Side break-in
Story by Patricia Meade in the Youngstown Vindicator on April 9th, 2007.

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men found in the basement of a vacant house at 44 S. Schenley Ave. were taken into custody just before 2 p.m. today. Their identities were not immediately available. Neighbors called police to report a break-in, said Patrolman Bob Eshenbaugh. The men had been stripping copper plumbing in the house that has a Realtor's lock box on it, he said.

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From the WFMJ TV21 Web Site on 4/9/2007...

Copper Crooks Strike Youngstown

Copper crooks strike again.

Youngstown Police say they caught two men in the basement of a vacant house on South Schenley Avenue today. Neighbors spotted the break-in and phoned Youngstown Police. Officers on the scene believe the pair was stripping the home of its valuable copper piping.

The names of the suspects have not yet been released.