Another cable theft in Córdoba: he was filmed, chased, and ended up in jail

A new cable theft episode occurred in the Ampliación Marcos Sastre neighborhood, in the northern area of Córdoba Capital. The sequence was detected by the 911 video surveillance system. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, after 2:30 a.m.

Two individuals were recorded while climbing utility poles to cut the wiring. One of them gave the other a boost to facilitate the maneuver. After cutting the cables, they placed the stolen material in an industrial bag.

The perpetrator carrying the bag was intercepted while attempting to escape. His accomplice managed to flee the scene quickly. Everything was recorded by the 911 cameras, which was key for the police response.

The operation: pursuit and capture in the early morning

The detainee was apprehended on Tristán Narvaja Street at the 4000 block by police officers. He is 41 years old and has a criminal record, according to the official report. Approximately 200 meters (656 feet) of copper cable were seized.

The stolen merchandise, which is highly valuable on the informal market, remained in the hands of the authorities. The detained individual was also taken to the police station. The investigation is ongoing to locate the second perpetrator.

Residents of the area were once again left without telephone service due to the theft. In many neighborhoods, companies no longer replace the wiring because of the frequency of these incidents. The consequence: families are left without communication for weeks.

Insecurity continues to grow in Córdoba

In several areas of Córdoba, copper thefts are commonplace. The victims are always the residents, who must face the consequences.

Some companies have chosen not to replace the wiring anymore. The situation exposes a critical gap in the protection of public spaces. Police surveillance is not enough if they are released just hours after their arrest,  firmer and more restorative penalties are necessary.