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Hydro meter theft put lives in peril
Cranbrook RCMP is investigating the theft of a BC Hydro meter from a shed in the Gyro Park area.
The incident was discovered on Saturday night, and required the Hydro line crew to attend and reconnect the power by installing a new meter.
BC Hydro wants the public to know about this unsafe act, which could have had deadly consequences.
“Removing the meter from the meter base prevents the electricity from getting to the shop, but the meter base was still live. Had someone reached into the meter base, and been in contact with the jaws that hold the meter in place, they could have suffered a severe shock, or even death. Even the act of removing the meter, could have caused arcing in the meter base, which can start a fire,” related Cranbrook RCMP Detachment commander Sgt. Barry Graham.
“Whatever the motive for taking the meter, the consequences could have been much more serious,” he said.
Police are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to contact them.
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