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Copper & Scrap Metal Thieves Caught

A set of young men are under arrest after several incidents in Levittown.

 

A set of Levittown copper thieves have been caught.

Matthew Kutler, 20 and Michael Hancock, 23, both of Bristol Township, are accused of stealing copper piping and scrap metal from vacant houses in the township, Phillyburbs.com reports.

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The men told police they used the proceeds from the sale of the metals to fund drug purchases, the article said.

The break-in thefts occurred in several different sections of Levittown in early September.

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Cynthia Meaden, 20, of Bristol Township, is also facing charges related to some of the incidents, according to Phillyburbs.com.

Click here to read the full story from PhillyBurbs.com crime reporter Jo Ciavaglia.

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