Wednesday, August 11, 2010


Pricey cables stolen from New Hanover carnival
published: Wednesday, August 11, 2010By Dennis J. Wright, dwright@pottsmerc.com
NEW HANOVER — Police are currently investigating a theft of power cables that occurred during the Sassamansville Fire Company Carnival over the weekend.
Police said power cables were discovered missing from the carnival when personnel arrived on Saturday evening to open for business along Hoffmansville Road.
Officer William Moyer said the power cables were from the generator used to power the amusement rides and concession stands.
"They had been cut and removed from each of the rides and concession stands that were in place on the grounds," Moyer said. "The cables belong to Oscars Amusements and the concession owners." The carnival rides are owned by Oscars Amusements and the concessions are owned by either Otts Concessions or MJM Concessions.
More than 1,500 feet of heavy power cables were stolen, valued at $5,400. No items owned by the fire company were stolen.
Moyer said police are investigating other carnivals in the area to see if any similar incidents have happened to them.
"There were two other carnivals going on at the same time and nothing else has been reported," he said.
"Cables like this could be sold for scrap copper," he explained.
Anyone with information on the theft of the cables should contact New Hanover Township Police Department at 610-327-1150.

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