Rising Trend of Manhole Cover Thefts Causing Safety Concerns

Manhole thefts are increasing

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Photos are circulating on social networks: cast iron manhole covers are stolen. Last night all the plates were stolen on the cycle path between Sélestat and Muttersholtz. Already municipalities like Andlau or Dambach-la-Ville have been victims of such thefts in recent weeks. Holes left on the road or cycle path are very dangerous for our safety. Despite the signs, you must be careful.

A shortage of raw materials

Certainly the thefts of copper and aluminum are more frequent than those of manhole covers, but today it is a new trend. I have to say that a ton of cast iron sells today for nearly 300 euros (up over the past year due to a lack of raw materials). A scourge that the municipalities hope to contain thanks to the work of police and gendarmerie investigators.

Photo published by an Internet user on the Facebook group “Au coeur de Sélestat”. / @Facebook

2024-04-15 19:00:28
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