Question seeks data on the value of brass and copper stolen in WA over the past two years, following a report of cabling theft impacting public infrastructure. The answer provides estimated values for 2017 and 2018.

AnsweredQoN 2180Legislative Council
Asked
4 June 2019
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to a report of the theft of cabling which has disabled lighting at a northern suburbs playing field, and ask, what is the total value of brass and copper stolen from building and other sites for each of the past two years?

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Answered
7 August 2019
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
13 days
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
2017 Estimated Value
2018 Estimated value
Brass
$11 030.35
$51 122.72
Copper
$1 444 761.97
$1 678 862.95
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