Surveillance images released after school copper theft

HOUSTON Around 5:30am Wednesday, a maintenance worker arrived at Cummings Elementary School in the Alief ISD and noticed a shopping cart with piping in it. Another employee on the campus reported hearing strange sounds.

By the time they called in someone to investigate, the suspect had fled, but not before investigators believe they captured him on surveillance video.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-8477 tips hotline or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org that leads to the identification, charging or arrest of any of the suspects in this case. Tips can also be sent by text message - Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.

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