Tube City Almanac

November 18, 2011

Police Seek Suspects in Theft at Boston Bridge

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Someone stole $10,000 worth of material from the Boston Bridge construction site, which will delay completion of the $17 million project.

The theft occurred late last week and included anchor bolts and nuts and anchor and backer plates that are designed to hold safety barriers in place, says Jim Struzzi, district spokesman for the state Department of Transportation. The theft happened on the Boston side of the bridge and Elizabeth Township police are investigating.

The material is custom-fit for the project and cannot be replaced with off-the-shelf components, Struzzi says. Because of the theft, installation of the permanent safety barriers has been delayed until new bolts and plates are manufactured, he says. The process will take approximately four weeks.

Until then, temporary barriers are in place, Struzzi says. Police are looking at local scrap yards where the thieves may have tried to sell the material.

Anyone with information should call Elizabeth Township police at (412) 751-7325 or (412) 751-3399, or use the department's tip email at wmkblack@comcast.net.

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If and when they catch these thieves they ought to make them stand on the bridge with a big sign saying “I am the a-hole that stole the stuff for the bridge!” And I want the rotten tomato concession, I’d make a mint!
Bill - November 23, 2011



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