Cops want to corner a copper crook who broke into a Bronx building, officials said Saturday.
The thief forced his way into a recently constructed building on Prospect Ave. near E. 151st St. in the South Bronx around 1:20 p.m. on Feb. 25 and went through the property, pulling out copper pipes.
He removed about $100 worth of the pricey metal before exiting the building, cops said.
The thief was caught on surveillance footage manipulating the lock on the building to get inside.
The structure was recently constructed, cops were told. The property had been a vacant lot since 1998, according to Department of Buildings records.
Copper is a popular metal sought by scavengers looking for a quick buck since it can be found in most buildings and electrical wiring. The price of copper fluctuates with the market, but was valued at $4.71 a pound on Saturday.
Police said the thief wore a red hat and black hooded sweatshirt and carried a backpack and water bottle at the time of the burglary.
Anyone with information regarding the burglar’s whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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