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Attempt To Steal Copper Leaves Sparta Man Down

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Posted: 4:07 PM Jun 6, 2007
Last Updated: 4:07 PM Jun 6, 2007

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Sparta police arrested a 17-year-old as he tried to enter a fenced in area of Xcel Energy early Tuesday morning.

Officer found the Sparta man lying on the ground near a recently cut hole in the fence. Police found bolt cutter, other tools and a spool of copper wire hidden nearby. Police later arrested a 45-year-old Sparta man who is expected to be charged Wednesday in Monroe County circuit court for his involvement in the theft.

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