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Stealing Electrical Almost Cost
Man His Life
Stealing electrical and
telephone wires has become a
lucrative business for a group
of enterprising thieves.
In the past year, thieves have
made off with the precious wire
containing copper from various
parts of the city, leaving in
some cases, areas without
electrical power or telephone
service for hours.
However, yesterday, a man known
as "Chespi" paid dearly when he
received a 7.600 volt discharge
when he climbed a pole with the
intent to steal electrical cable
in downtown San José.
Witnesses say the discharge
threw the man about 4 metres
from the post and burned his
hands, arms, legs and neck.
According to the Compañía de
Fuerza y Luz (FyL) - the power
and light company - this is not
the first time this sort of
thing happens.
Each year the FyL estimates that
it loses between 7 and 8 million
colones (us$15 - 17.000 dollars)
to this type of robbery.
The 30 year old man in
yesterday's occurrence is in a
delicate condition at the San
Juan de Dios hospital in San
José and will be facing criminal
charges when he recovers.
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