Out-of-state utility workers' equipment stolen during Maine power restoration effort - WGME
Out-of-state utility workers' equipment stolen during Maine power restoration effort | WGME
AUGUSTA (WVII) -- Out-of-state utility workers helping to restore power after last week's storm say their trucks were broken into and equipment stolen in Augusta.
Augusta police say last Thursday morning power line crews staying at the Fairfield Inn and Suites woke up to find several items missing from their trucks, including wire and tools which were worth between $1,000 and $5,000.
Police say this is an active investigation and wouldn't release details of the incident.
The department's interim chief said in a statement it is "both sad and disgusting that someone would victimize the people who came to help us during a critical time of need."
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