About 8,000 feet of copper wiring was stolen in Murfreesboro at a construction site. The theft was reported this past Monday morning.

The incident took place in a brand-new subdivision on a cul-de-sac in the Blackman area. The theft happened on Paperbark Court.

Unknown persons cut copper wiring from two homes that were under construction. The insulated wiring that measured about 8,000 feet was valued at more than $7,000.

An additional 50-feet of trench copper wiring was also stolen.

No suspect information has been named at this time.

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MPD Incident 17-21438