JAY – Police are investigating the theft of about $5,000 in used and new copper from the North Jay Water District building on Mountain View Road, Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier said Thursday.
The burglary is believed to have occurred Monday night or early Tuesday, he said. The copper was reported missing Wednesday morning. New rolled copper and an assortment of fittings and some used copper were among the items taken.
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone who has information on the break-in is are asked to call Jay Police Department at 897-6766.

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