Copper theft leaves Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena without AC during SoCal extreme heat
A string of copper wire thefts in Pasadena has left local businesses, including Sweet Red Peach Bakery, without air conditioning during extreme Southern California heat.
📍 How it ended
Thieves stole thousands in copper wiring from the rooftop AC unit of Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena during extreme Southern California heat. Other local businesses also faced costly repairs due to recent copper thefts.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The brief
Thieves have targeted rooftop AC units in Pasadena, stealing thousands of dollars in copper wiring. One specific target was Sweet Red Peach Bakery, which lost its cooling system during a period of extreme heat in Southern California.
Coverage from NBC Los Angeles, ABC7, and the New York Post emphasizes the impact of these pillages on small businesses. ColoradoBoulevard.net reports that local establishments are now facing costly repairs due to the thefts.
Reports from MyNewsLA.com indicate that tips are being offered to help prevent future copper wire thefts from rooftop units.
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Coverage (5)
- Fury as thieves pillage copper wire from California bakery New York Post · 47d ago
- Tips Offered To Thwart Copper Wire Thefts in Rooftop AC Units MyNewsLA.com · 47d ago
- Recent Copper Thefts Leave Pasadena Businesses Facing Costly Repairs ColoradoBoulevard.net · 47d ago
- Thousands in copper wiring stolen from Pasadena business rooftop AC unit NBC Los Angeles · 47d ago
- Copper theft leaves Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena without AC during SoCal extreme heat ABC7 Los Angeles · 47d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Which business was specifically affected by the copper theft?
Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena.
Where were the copper wires stolen from?
The wires were taken from rooftop AC units.
What is the environmental context of these thefts?
The thefts occurred during extreme heat in Southern California.
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