LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies are investigating the theft of batteries from AT&T hubs in eastern Lincoln County.
Investigators say batteries were taken from locations on Unity Church Road and Club Drive. Β The suspect is accused of cutting cables at the Unity Church Road site and stealing four batteries. Β This caused customers in the area to experience low power and slow internet speeds. Β
Deputies say 20 batteries were stolen from the location on Club Drive. Β Investigators believe the person stealing the batteries knows how to turn off the door alarms after opening the boxes and has a special tool that can access the boxes.
Three other incidents involving the theft of batteries from AT&T hubs were reported earlier this year. Β Police are asking anyone with information about these thefts to call Crime Stoppers at 704-736-8909.
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