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What'll they steal next?

Apparently the soaring prices for scrap metals has led to an increase in thefts of certain, ummm, unusual items from homes, construction sites and businesses. It seems that there are some ethically challenged recyclers out there, willing to steal copper, aluminum, steel/iron or platinum to sell as scrap. The Washington Post reports that thieves stole the copper downspouts off of about 15 homes in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, DC. Last summer, the aluminum bleacher seats were stolen from Fort Greble Field, home to a DC school baseball team. There have even been reports of thieves trying to steal live electrical wiring out of homes for the copper and cutting catalytic converters out from under cars for the platinum in them. It appears that these scrap metal thieves find these materials easier to sell than the more traditional valuables, which are more easily traceable and less easily converted to cash.

So, what will they be stealing next?

From a Washington Post article (site registration might be required to read the article)