Two Greenville Men Arrested and Charged with Copper Theft

GREENVILLE, South Carolina — Two local residents have been taken into custody and face multiple charges following an investigation into a copper theft scheme in the Greenville area. The arrests were announced by local authorities on Monday, December 29, 2025.

According to police reports, officers responded to a call regarding suspicious activity at a local site. Upon arrival, they discovered the two suspects in the process of stripping copper wiring and components from the property. The stolen metal, valued at thousands of dollars, was recovered at the scene along with tools used to cut and transport the materials.

Copper theft has remained a significant concern for local business owners and infrastructure managers due to the high resale value of the metal and the costly damage left behind by thieves. Both men have been booked into the local detention center on charges of grand larceny, destruction of property, and possession of burglary tools. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the suspects are linked to other unresolved metal thefts in the region.