RCMP in St. George say a 38-year-old man from Seeley’s Cove has been charged in connection to copper theft in the area.
On July 14, people said they received a report of a copper theft at a telecommunications tower on Seeley’s Cove Road.
“That location had recently been targeted several times before,” police said in the release.
According to the RCMP a member of the remotely piloted aircraft systems unit captured images from the air.
“During the search, the member located a large quantity of copper wire near a recreational vehicle,” the release said.
Police arrested the 38-year-old man who was on conditions at the time.
“Later the same day, police executed a search warrant at a residence and property in connection with the investigation,” the release said. “They located and seized approximately 1,000 metres of copper wire, estimated to be valued at more than $16,000.”
On July 15, Cody Babineau appeared in provincial court in Saint John and was charged with theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property, according to the RCMP.
He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on July 23, 2026.
If you witness suspicious activity near an electrical substation, telecommunications tower or power poles, contact your local RCMP or police station.
