A Mount Pleasant man was arrested on Saturday after being accused of stealing more than 1,500 pounds of copper wire. James David Robertson, 45, was taken into custody by members of the Titus County Sheriff’s Office after a weeks-long investigation.
The investigation began in late February when authorities noticed a man selling large amounts of scrap copper multiple times a week. Suspicion arose that the copper was being stolen from a local business in Mount Pleasant, prompting the sheriff’s office to begin communication with the business owners.
After weeks of surveillance, investigators received a tip on Saturday that Robertson was at the business where the copper was believed to be stolen. Officials quickly responded to the tip and arrested Robertson. A search of his truck revealed copper wire in various sizes, filling over half of the bed.
It is believed that Robertson sold over 1,500 pounds of copper wire between early January and March 15. Robertson was arrested for seven counts of theft of material and was transported to the Titus County Jail.
