LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - NV Energy confirmed an attempted copper wire theft incident to a Las Vegas substation impacted a total of 12 customers. According to airport officials Harry Reid ...

An attempted copper wire theft at an energy substation caused a temporary power outage, according to NV Energy.

Metro Police are investigating after NV Energy says copper wire theft at a substation led to several power outages near the strip and at Harry Reid Airport.

Copper thefts are growing more sophisticated, with thieves finding workarounds to avoid being shocked or more seriously injured during theft," NV energy said in a statement to Channel 13.

The president of Pacific Electric confirmed that 500 units lost power at a sprawling east Las Vegas apartment complex, leaving hundreds in a crisis for several days.

Vacant and occupied homes, telephone wires and at least one University laboratory have all been victims of copper theft in the past. Now, Xcel Energy says thieves have found a new copper supply: ...

For the first time since a recent string of copper thefts, CPS Energy is helping us understand the scope of this dangerous crime and who is being targeted the most.

Copper wire theft is on the rise in Austin, with more than 20 major thefts from customer-owned energy equipment reported this year alone.

Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire on Monday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

According to Austin Energy, copper theft is on the rise, with more than 20 major thefts from customer-owned energy service equipment in the first six months of this year.

NV Energy: Attempted copper wire theft causes partial power outage to Las Vegas airport Some surrounding Strip properties impacted as well.