In a time where cable theft is on the rise, EMBARQ has stepped up as a community partner to lend a hand and ask for help from the people of Las Vegas.
They have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of any and all involved in the theft of their copper cable wires that transmit information to their valued customers.
Officials speculate that the wire is taken for the purposes of selling it to a scrap yard for a monetary profit.
Jim Hansen, senior vice president of Network Services at EMBARQ, says that copper theft is a danger to the public in general.
"When people steal cable, it puts the entire community at risk. Cutting cable can cut emergency communications which affects everyone. Imagine having a loved one suddenly in need of emergency medical assistance, only to find communications services don't work because someone just cut the cable to steal the copper."
Detective Mike Hope, director of Crime Stoppers of Nevada, states, "We're starting to see companies and associations across the nation start offering rewards, and I am pleased EMBARQ has recognized the seriousness of cable theft enough to get actively engaged and really take this effort to another level."
EMBARQ not only is dedicated to brining people reliable phone and Internet access, they strongly believe in focusing on the community it serves. By getting involved in Las Vegas, this company truly does stand by their word.
Please see the EMBARQ press release for more information.
