Fifteen brass stand-pipe connection caps were stolen from stairwells at Westbrook Towers. This is what firefighter's connect hose line to.

Unknown persons removed the brass fitting from the stand-pipes. Assistant Fire Chief Ken Honeycutt explined that the removal of the cap did not effect the usage of the sytem by firefighters, since valves start the flow of water.He said, "It also had no impact on the sprinkler system as this is totally another device."

The value of the loss at Westbrook Towers was said to be in the $3,000 price range. Reports indicate police may have a suspect in mind for the thefts.