COPPER THEFT INVESTIGATIONS 25-802937

COPPER THEFT INVESTIGATIONS
London man arrested

LONDON, ON (June 5, 2025) – A London man has been charged after members of the London Police Service Street Crime Unit investigated multiple copper thefts from the downtown core.

Between November 2024 and March 2025, members of the London Police Service responded to a number of reports from London Hydro in relation to the theft of copper from various locations throughout the downtown core.

The investigations were reassigned to the LPS Street Crime Unit.

Investigators reviewed video surveillance and learned the same suspect male was responsible for the thefts.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon Paul Hill, 42, of London has been charged with the following offences:

• Three (3) counts of break, enter and theft;
• Three (3) counts of possession of break in instruments;
• Mischief under $5000;
• Theft under $5000; and,
• Trafficking in property obtained by crime.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on July 8, 2025, in relation to the charges.

The investigations remain ongoing.

“The London Police Service continues to work in partnership with London Hydro and the City of London to help stop copper thefts,” said Detective Inspector Sean Travis, head of the Investigative Services Branch of the London Police Service. “These types of thefts affect us all and by working together, we can help to prevent this type of crime and ensure a safer city for everyone.”

“We will continue to work collaboratively and proactively with the London Police Service in addressing the theft of copper as it is a significant public safety and property damage issue in London” says Orest Katolyk, Director of Municipal Compliance.  

"Ensuring safe and reliable hydro services is our top priority”, says Ysni Semsedini, Chief Executive Officer of London Hydro. “Theft not only increases costs but more importantly, poses significant safety risks. We are dedicated to collaborating with London Police Services to prevent these activities and raise awareness."     

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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