‘I will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law’: Harris County DA sends message to metal thieves

Click 2 Houston, By Robert Arnold, Ninfa Saavedra, Jason Nguyen, May 2, 2025

HOUSTON — The communication lines running through neighborhoods and along freeways are a vital part of the country’s infrastructure.

Last year, 2 Investigates revealed that these lines are prime targets for thieves, disrupting everything from small businesses to the ability to dial 9-1-1.

KPRC 2 Investigator Robert Arnold spoke with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare to learn more about the county’s partnership with the telecom industry to help tackle this crime.

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