Copper theft causes flooding in East Peoria property, East Peoria IL
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TheftAs discussed during the dispatch call, utility workers in East Peoria discovered that copper piping had been removed from a property near Arnold Rd, causing a major water leak that flooded the basement. Officials were attempting to contact the water department to shut off the flow. The situation appeared to be the result of a possible theft-related incident.
Audio|Heard on: Tazewell IL Utilities Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:36
Transcript:
00:00
606 VCO.
00:01
Go ahead.
00:02
Hey, I'm down here with (name withheld).
00:05
Do you guys have a number for the water department?
00:08
Somebody stole the copper out of here and they got water just pouring in the basement.
00:13
We're gonna see if we can get the water shut off.
00:15
I will see what I can find.
00:16
Thank you.
00:17
806, the water department's inquiring.
00:21
Is it causing damage at this time?
00:23
Causing a swimming pool in the basement.
00:25
Okay, ten four, I'll let them know.
00:27
They stole the copper off the main trunk line.
00:30
There is no shutoff on it inside, and it's just dumping out into the basement.
00:36
Okay.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Arnold Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611
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