Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating a recent incident where copper wire was stolen from two local gravel pits.

Police say that between November 28 and 29, 2017, two gravel pits in the Blumenort and La Broquerie area were entered, resulting in hundreds of feet of copper wire being stolen. The estimated value of the copper wire was $6,000.

If you have any information in regards to this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).