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Metals Theft
URL: http://www.isri.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Materials_Theft&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=153&ContentID=14163

Description:
This site provides background about metals theft, which "has become an overwhelming problem across the country." It provides examples of and alerts about thefts of metal, such as metal artworks, water covers, copper cathodes, copper-clad railroad signal wire, and aluminum tent frame inserts. Also includes a FAQ and recommended practices for scrap yards for minimizing the risk of purchasing stolen scrap metal. From the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, and industry organization.

LII Topics: Crime, Theft

Publisher:
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.

LII Database Information:
Record 25768 created by Jennifer English on 03/24/2008
Last modification on 03/25/2008
Published: 04/03/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25768

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