Thieves Swipe 200ft Tower: US Radio Station on Standby

Post by: Dr. Amrinder Pal Singh

Brazen thieves snatch 200-foot radio tower in Alabama, leaving local station in limbo. Per New York Post, Walker County radio staff baffled by the audacious heist of the heavy steel structure. WJLX general manager Brett Elmore remains hopeful for leads to aid law enforcement in apprehending culprits. Expressing disbelief, Elmore remarked, "I've been around the radio business for 26 years, and I've never heard of anything like this. I've seen it all now."

Elmore discovered the theft when a landscaping crew, arriving on Friday, found the tower vanished. Describing the scene, he shared, "The tower is gone. There are wires everywhere, and it is gone."

The incident, involving dismantling the tower and stealing other equipment, deeply impacts the small operation. Elmore, optimistic about identifying the perpetrators, emphasized the federal repercussions, stating, "It absolutely will not be worth it to them."

In a Facebook post, Elmore detailed the thieves' method of cutting securing wires and confirmed collaboration with authorities for tower reconstruction. The culprits, if apprehended, could face a 10-year prison sentence, as reported by The Post.

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