Copper theft leaves Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena without AC during SoCal extreme heat
A copper wire theft targeting a Pasadena bakery's rooftop AC unit has sparked concern over rising business thefts during extreme Southern California heat.
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Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena is without air conditioning after thieves stole thousands in copper wiring from its rooftop AC unit. This incident occurs amid a period of extreme heat in Southern California.
Coverage from ABC7 Los Angeles, NBC Los Angeles, and the New York Post emphasizes the impact on the bakery, while ColoradoBoulevard.net reports that other Pasadena businesses are facing costly repairs due to recent copper thefts. MyNewsLA.com is providing tips to help thwart copper wire thefts in rooftop AC units as local businesses deal with the aftermath of these crimes.
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Quick answers
Which business was specifically targeted?
Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena.
What was stolen from the property?
Thousands in copper wiring from a rooftop AC unit.
Is this an isolated incident in the area?
According to ColoradoBoulevard.net, other Pasadena businesses have also been affected by recent copper thefts.
Coverage (5)
- Fury as thieves pillage copper wire from California bakery New York Post · 1d ago
- Tips Offered To Thwart Copper Wire Thefts in Rooftop AC Units MyNewsLA.com · 1d ago
- Recent Copper Thefts Leave Pasadena Businesses Facing Costly Repairs ColoradoBoulevard.net · 1d ago
- Thousands in copper wiring stolen from Pasadena business rooftop AC unit NBC Los Angeles · 1d ago
- Copper theft leaves Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena without AC during SoCal extreme heat ABC7 Los Angeles · 1d ago broke it first
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