Newfoundland Power is warning about the dangers of tampering with electrical equipment after break-ins and theft at substations in Gambo, Hare Bay and Greenspond.
The damage at the substations, which was discovered yesterday morning, led to power outages affecting more than 250 customers.
The utility says such activity can lead to injury or death to the perpetrator, and creates risk to employees, contractors and the general public.
More often than not, the thieves are after copper wire for the black market.
Anyone with information that could assist police with this investigation is asked to contact RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador by calling 1-800-709-7267. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.
For information about power outages, outage safety and restoration of service, please visit Newfoundland Power’s website.
