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Montrose business targeted twice in less than a week in copper wire theft attempts
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joy Addison , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The owner estimates a substantial loss, including around $2,000 in spoiled gelato. The owner of the affected business reported the incidents, which occurred in quick succession, and described the consequences of the attempted thefts.
A dessert shop owner experienced significant losses due to attempted copper wire thefts. Electrical damage and a power outage resulted from the incidents, causing thousands of dollars in lost inventory. The owner estimates a substantial loss, including around $2,000 in spoiled gelato.
Further details about the incidents are available, including footage from a doorbell camera. The business was targeted twice in a short period, with the first attempt leaving it without power for several hours. The owner of the affected business reported the incidents, which occurred in quick succession, and described the consequences of the attempted thefts.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
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