Copper Tubing Stolen from Sailfish Sq. Construction Sites

Copper tubing was reportedly removed from several homes under construction near the 23600 block of Sailfish Square in Ashburn between 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 and 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5.

The incident follows a similar report of copper wiring theft from a home under construction at the 23600 block of Willshaw Square Tuesday. A water heater was reportedly stolen from another Ashburn construction site Tuesday just after an air conditioning unit was reported missing from a home under construction in Aldie Monday.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says construction site thefts are becoming an alarmingly common trend in the region. In the first two months of 2014, there were 29 reported larcenies from construction sites. In October, copper wiring was reported missing from multiple construction sites in Ashburn and Aldie.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to report any suspicious activity seen at construction sites, particularly after hours. Items commonly targeted by the thieves include tools, building materials and copper. The thieves typically enter unfinished homes where materials and appliances are often left unsecured.

To report any suspicious activity, call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office 24-hour-non-emergency line at 703-777-1021.