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Case # 887


Unknown Suspect(s)

Crime:   Causing Or Risking Catastrophe

Date of Release: July 15, 2002

Description:

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This crime occurred when an unknown person cut a telephone cable that led to Crompton Corporation. The cable that was cut was located along Petrollia Road, approximately .4 miles west of SR268 in Fairview Township, Butler County. It is believed that the suspect backed up a pickup truck or similar type vehicle to the pole that the cable was located on and cut the telephone cable. After cutting the cable on the pole, a chain that was securing the exterior gate to Crompton Corporation was also cut. The suspect proceeded onto Crompton's property and walked down a wooded path to the junction box. Once at the junction box, the telephone wires within were cut.

At the time that this crime was committed, employees at Crompton Corporation were on strike. The cable, which was cut, controlled all of the telephone lines into and out of the Crompton Corporation. It must be noted that this company is a large refinery located in the Petroleum Valley Area of Butler County. If an emergency had taken place at this facility, there would have been no way to secure assistance.
This act placed the entire community at risk.

Crompton Corporation is also offering additional reward money for information that leads to an arrest.

What You Can Do:

If you have information on this "Fugitive Of The Week" or any other serious crime or wanted Person, call Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. Callers could be eligible for cash rewards up to $ 2,000.00 and you may remain anonymous.


All information is accurate as of Release Date