In a surprising turn of events, a man who once found it lucrative to rob a bank has shifted his focus to stealing from cell tower sites. Brione Carnell Russell, previously wanted for a bank robbery in Shreveport, Louisiana, was recently arrested for attempting to steal batteries from a cell tower site in Hall County, Georgia. Alongside his accomplice, Kendrick …
Thieves use Ghana president’s seal for removal while heisting cell site batteries
An incident that appears to be auditioning for the tower industry fake news columns is actually true. In Ghana yesterday, police arrested three men between the ages of 25 and 35 for stealing backup batteries and copper ground wire. The thefts are a frequent occurrence in all countries, but the method that the thieves used to obtain smooth passage through various police checkpoints …
Former tech and his wife arrested after multi-state battery theft spree
A husband and wife team from Gilbert, Ariz. that caused millions of dollars in losses to carriers as well as a seven-hour service disruption in Cincinnati, Ohio, were caught after a ping from a cell tower eventually brought them down because Cincinnati police had been tracking their phone. Police say that Rachael and Michael Cowan went on a battery stealing spree …
