Police appeal for help after copper wiring theft in Marton

Saturday 31 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 31 Oct, 3:52pm

Police are seeking information regarding the theft of approximately 300 metres of copper wiring from two power poles on Turakina Valley Road. The poles were cut down in the early hours of Saturday 24 October, causing electricity outages. Repairs are expected to cost around $500,000.

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1. RNZSat 31 Oct, 2:26pm

   Police want help to find thieves who stole 300m of copper powerline in Marton (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 31 Oct, 2:29pm

   Power poles chopped down by thieves to steal 300m of copper wiring (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 31 Oct, 3:52pm

   Police want help to find thieves who stole 300m of copper powerline (opens in new tab)