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id: cea46e13eb
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 20:17 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 21:19 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# One man arrested in copper cable thefts; second suspect sought

Austin police said one man was arrested in a series of copper cable thefts and another suspect is still being sought. The cables were taken from telephone poles.

Section: [Public Safety](/austin/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 7 Austin](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/man-arrested-connection-copper-cable-thefts-1-other-man-large-apd), 2026-11-06 20:17 CST: Man arrested in connection with copper cable thefts; 1 other man at large: APD
- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/one-arrested-another-wanted-in-copper-theft-investigation-in-mueller-area), 2026-11-06 21:19 CST: One arrested, another wanted in copper theft investigation in Mueller area

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