Two Wichita Falls Men Arrested and Booked in Connection with Copper Theft Incidents

WICHITA FALLS, Texas — A string of copper thefts in Wichita Falls has led to the arrest and booking of two local men, according to police records from March 2026.

The Wichita Falls Police Department had been investigating multiple reports of metal theft targeting construction sites and commercial properties over several weeks. Copper theft remains a persistent issue due to the high resale value of the metal at scrap yards. Investigators successfully identified two primary suspects linked to the thefts, leading to their arrest on March 11, 2026.

Subsequent booking records from March 16, 2026, confirm that both men face charges related to theft of material, specifically copper, which is classified as a state jail felony in Texas when taken from commercial sites or public utilities. Police recovered a portion of the stolen copper during the arrest. Local business owners are urged to secure their properties and report any suspicious activity around construction areas to help combat metal theft.