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Two people arrested for theft of Bell copper in Kingston

By Ahmad Hathout KINGSTON, Ont. – Kingston police announced Tuesday the arrest of two people on charges they engaged in the theft of Bell’s copper internet cables attached to telephone poles in the city. At approximately 3:45 am on Sunday, the Kingston Police Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on a truck travelling in the area of Perth Road and McAdoo’s Lane, according to a release Tuesday. Police observed the rear of the truck contained tools used to commit wire or metal thefts. The roof of the truck included fresh footprints, indicating the individuals stood on the roof to cut...