Police have renewed calls for information after several copper-theft incidents were reported across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. In June and July 2023, several incidents of copper theft were reported to police districts around the region. Notable incidents include: On Friday 9 June 2023, copper earth tails were stolen from more than 50 power poles along the Golden Highway near Merriwa. Between Wednesday 5 July 2023 and Thursday 20 July 2023, copper cables were stolen from a site near Wybong Road, Muswellbrook.

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