Perp Snuck Into Queens Con Ed Facility Twice To Steal Wire: NYPD

MASPETH, QUEENS -- A thief disguised in a bright green construction helmet has been sneaking into a Queens Cod Edison facility in broad daylight to steal copper wire, police said.

The perp has stolen copper wire from the Maspeth facility at 57-27 49 St. at least twice, and cops said they're still not sure how he's breaking in.

The first time, on March 17, he snuck into the facility at around 3:40 pm. and stole large amounts of the wire, authorities said. He struck again on April 12, this time stealing 15 sections of 20-foot copper wire from the building at around 9:50 a.m.

The NYPD released surveillance photos of the perp late Thursday night. Police estimate him to be in his late 50s.

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)

(Lead photo via NYPD)