Thieves stole copper from an electricity house in Oude Pekela during the night from Thursday to Friday. Enexis also expects that there is damage behind some front doors of the 250 affected homes.
Grid operator Enexis is disappointed. Not only do technicians have their hands full repairing the theft, but it is also likely that electrical appliances in homes have also been broken. “There will be people with damage,” says a spokesperson for the organization.
When a meter box works properly, the fuses should in principle go out. Practice shows that not every meter cupboard is in order. During peak loads, electrical appliances can short-circuit. Victims can report this damage.
‘Life-threatening’
How exactly the thieves managed to make their move is still being investigated. The fact is that they stole copper from an electricity house on Burgemeester Huisingalaan, in the middle of the village, at great risk to their own lives. “The police have been called.” This also applies to the troubleshooters. They are trying to restore power as quickly as possible.
“You see copper theft regularly,” says the spokesperson. Also along the track, for example. “Apparently it yields enough to risk your life for. Because if you don’t pay attention, you’ll be wrong. It is life-threatening.”