As I was saying...
Here in London they even steal bronze statues or brass
railings in a park to get the copper content. Here is one
account of the risks that copper thieves will go to. Don't
read it if you have a queasy stomach.
<http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/11000-volt-horror-death-for.
4253973.jp>
--Michael Dillon