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High electric
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High electric, gas bills spark more energy thefts
Winter price spike drives more to tamper with meters, utility
officials say
By WILLIAM CLAIBORNE
Washington Post
Sunday, June 3, 2001
Chicago -- As the price of natural gas and electricity climbs in
many parts of the country, energy thieves are becoming more
aggressive and resourceful in bypassing gas and electric meters -- or
tapping directly into distribution lines, utility officials say.
At considera...
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