Manhole Rescue Helps Identify Suspects in Copper Wire Theft

Rescue Operation in Chatsworth Targets Copper Wire Theft

An underground rescue operation is currently underway in Chatsworth following reports of two men involved in a copper wire theft, according to local police.

Authorities were alerted at approximately 2 a.m. when a neighbor witnessed the theft occurring near Mason Avenue, between Chatsworth and San Jose streets. Upon arrival, officers took one suspect into custody, while the second man remained uncooperative and did not emerge from the underground location.

Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department suspect that the second individual may be unhoused. They employed a specialized camera to locate and communicate with him.

Batallion Chief Adrian Vasquez of LAFD confirmed that they observed the man moving and noticed various equipment alongside ripped-up wires in the vicinity. The situation remains ongoing as authorities continue their efforts to safely resolve the incident.