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EV charger thefts on the rise as value of copper reaches record high

Thieves have been capitalizing on the gains in copper value, officials say, with thefts costing Canadian utilities and charging companies more than $1 million in the past year.

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EV charger thefts on the rise as value of copper reaches record high
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