L AS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Metro Police are investigating after NV Energy says an attempted copper wire theft at a substation led to several power outages near the strip and at Harry Reid Airport.

Feb 4, 2025 · The outage began around 3:15 p.m. Monday and affected 12 customers, according to NV Energy. NV Energy’s preliminary investigation showed that the outage was caused by a suspected copper wire theft at the substation in the area. The investigation into the cause of the outage is still ongoing.

6 days ago · LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from an NV Energy substation, causing a power outage at Reid Airport and $30,000 in damages. The suspects, Paul ...

Feb 4, 2025 · An attempted copper wire theft at an energy substation caused a temporary power outage on Monday, according to NV Energy. The outage began at about 3:15 p.m. and affected 12 customers at...

Feb 6, 2025 · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police arrested three people related to a copper wire theft at an NV Energy substation that caused a power outage on Monday. On Feb. 3 at around 3:40 p.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department recieved a report of a copper wire theft in the 5600 block of Procyon Street ...

Feb 6, 2025 · LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The three men accused of stealing copper wire from the NV Energy plant were arrested near the scene, according to an arrest report for one of the men.

$30,000 worth of NV Energy copper wire was later found at encampment by Las Vegas police. ... Metro police said the theft happened around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at an NV Energy substation near Russell ...

Feb 6, 2025 · Three people have been arrested in connection with an attempted copper wire theft Monday at an energy substation, which caused a temporary power outage.

Feb 4, 2025 · NV Energy told us that they suspect it was vandalism at one of their substations, specifically related to copper wire theft. "NV Energy facilities – particularly substations – are often a...

Feb 5, 2025 · Las Vegas (KSNV) — An investigation is underway following a power outage at Harry Reid Airport that left Terminals 1 and 3 in darkness on Monday afternoon. The incident is suspected to be...