Michigan Cities Say Hundreds Of Manhole Covers Stolen

[Miranda]

July 14, 2008

FLINT, Mich. - Officials in Flint, Mich., say they've had to replace hundreds of manhole covers and grates that were probably stolen and sold for scrap.

The Flint Journal reported Monday that nearly 400 cast iron covers and grates have been taken from streets in the past year. A cover can fetch $20 from a scrap yard but can cost the city more than $200 to replace.

Officials in neighboring Burton say they've lost about 200 covers and grates during the same period. Utilities supervisor Mike Holzer says it leaves behind holes up to 35 feet deep.

Genesee County officials say they've been able to reduce thefts of county-owned covers by outfitting them with a bolt that is turned by a wrench only they have.

Associated Press 2008

[know_buddy_kares]

me and my band of ninjas have nothing to do with this.. i swear... promise..

no weed was bought from this either.. I'm being truthful dammit!

[Onyx]

Seems like the scrap yards that are accepting those are just as guilty. Wonder why they are not being investigated since they will go ahead and accept obviously stolen stuff.

[Reaper]

Damn man, the things people are coming up with to steal to get by in this world today.

[DropDeadGorgeous]

Thats actually a really good idea.

[Hellion]

Stupid people will always be stupid people,what really kills me is when some idiot tries to get copper from live electrical wires.

[jynxxxedangel]

I hate crackheads. They would sell their own mother for another hit.

[BlackHound]

Its the way of the world. Jobs go down crime goes up.

[Guest GodfallenPromos]

MANHOLE COVERS FOR SALE!!!!...lol...least...thats what I would be doing...