Newark business reported theft of more than $3,120 in copper wire

Kendall County Sheriff’s Department officials are investigating a copper theft reported Thursday at a Newark business.

According to a sheriff’s department release, at about 8:25 a.m. Thursday morning, employees reported a theft of about $3,120 in copper wire from machinery at Vulcan Materials, located at 10425 Joliet Road.

Employees reported that the theft took place between 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and about 5:30 a.m. Thursday. No suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information in the case should contact the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department at (630) 553-7500.