# Copper theft leaves Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena without AC during SoCal extreme heat

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-20 01:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
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.

## Intelligence 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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
California, SoCal, Copper, Pasadena, Sweet Red Peach Bakery, Tips Offered To Thwart Copper Wire Thefts, Rooftop AC Units, Recent Copper Thefts Leave Pasadena Businesses Facing Costly Repairs

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Post | Fury as thieves pillage copper wire from California bakery | 2026-07-19 15:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQTkpUY2lsM0JFb3VwS1packtQNmxqOGNDSkdRWHBHdHdqejJXVlFjdVd2UTJ1X2NzdWNpQnh1X0tSODlrUTduVHA3VTFLZ2d1bGxjQjJwR2pOa19XVzMwMG5VVC04S0cyNUhEcl82VjV6TFE0b3BoRkstemsya1FfdXhJR2lIM2k5eEstaFJKbGxhY2w5MGd1LThlRkhtcW44T2FVbjFSSW9FQQ?oc=5) |
| MyNewsLA.com | Tips Offered To Thwart Copper Wire Thefts in Rooftop AC Units | 2026-07-19 15:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNOUx4MGt4RGllQzBGRWM4czRIMm0zMlBINnlIbGVHNUpvYnRqeFRTdGlXU3RleURpUVVZMUxDTlh3aXpGZDFZczA4eVNhTkNqNzhuN1lZZkhlamktS25WbVAzWm9QYkMyNEJPV3hCbVpnV2ZoS2F6VWNBb0hOdkFMUmtiTmFiZmItVWhQN3NLS0NrdjV4NUE4MVZGbjhoSGFkYkE?oc=5) |
| ColoradoBoulevard.net | Recent Copper Thefts Leave Pasadena Businesses Facing Costly Repairs | 2026-07-19 15:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNRXNUS3VINjJSbHBVdnF2a1JNeGNaRERKekd3QlROc2ExWUJUMG9RYjBHaU1wM0lOTndGT2hvR0VtQkxCb3ZLRlhPbWxkRjFmSmFzLXlPXzhVSWVyWXJTcnlqVHFiUDRuX292T1dmLU84eEVfS0ItZnZrTkpfazRoNE13OVh0ZC1zLWxTbF94Q29rM0ZLd2xJLTNhbVhYTFFmbkhZRlR3?oc=5) |
| NBC Los Angeles | Thousands in copper wiring stolen from Pasadena business rooftop AC unit | 2026-07-19 15:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNVkQwblpxTWpaOUYtcl9UNFZVZFdZZ2U3dmJsWjIwenlRZ3RXbHF0aXJ3SV95TXBzWUlrZ3BXZmtqZjVMRHlOYjJnbHNxVHFwWEsyaVhJMkxIM18xZFVucVJ6QVFlUkdId2ZJbWRSQzlRaGh6RDBua2lOTTQxbks5UjVEVGREQlBKLXVZa0t1TkhjZWhfVGJ5akRMaUtPT3VOLUlTdWJycHBfSUpvLTc3NW1NTkxBQlBLTXIzOE9TWdIBxwFBVV95cUxNZ3BPdDFYUDk0Vl9OUXNIMThkZnRMYm1hX1IyclJVV0hJdFhZeXBaT2lpZXNNb2RKandhVUdmSjZNSEU2N2pwZ2tNcVo0U0RQaTBocHpDbFBrZVFETjdUZ1ozUXJJYmtfVk0zRGc3VE1FUDJfREEyMmRaZXo5WVp0UWdUY1R2VThRSm9TTGJsZ2Ffa2F) |
| ABC7 Los Angeles | Copper theft leaves Sweet Red Peach Bakery in Pasadena without AC during SoCal extreme heat | 2026-07-19 15:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNazUzYzlZWFBHTG5WbnpGY2hYZXJaSW9BR045SUVsNjdiR0xaYm9WM1RXYlZTWjRPeEpfNjVLM1NrVkZkRTE4d3VhSTA5Y3dGLW5oZEM0RDRQMkJDUGM4dTlGRnRVak9KY1dQX1VpdEgtTklpdjh4UF9mdklweTA5RGVEc2w4UlhCeGtFWC1kQXlfRmpHUXY0ZExZT1ItclF1cm5ERWRUN1M3d3J2Tl9yS3dB0gG3AUFVX3lxTE5jUXB4SmZ4RnZ2Nnh1UExLeUk5d21zWjc5Rm9RT0dFcnhfVnp2NzZkcFUwVGhocnVLSE5MMFMxNEhvOExLVGI5Tm5aYkV1b25vaXRBYV9hVkxEMWF6djNVZXctSklaVzVjbm5wZG9NNnZFQ0pYYjVqOVEySk9MX2JDTFAzbTN6ZnlxTFRiVUhuMmFvTGZRV0VWSm40Z0JuTW1) |

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