Jan. 24, 2008
 
Equipment Stolen from Charleston Could Jam Emergency Communications
 
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
 
Huntington, WV (HNN) – The FBI has joined an investigation into the theft of electronic equipment after break-ins at several transmitting towers in Charleston. According to a Huntington TV station, ten break-ins at three separate sites (Garfield, North Charleston, North Gate Business Park) resulted in the loss of a radio receiver/transmitter (repeater) and frequency counter.
 
Charleston police asked the FBI to enter the investigation after they learned the stolen equipment could possibly be used to jam emergency frequencies.
 
Thieves took only the specified equipment leaving other items untouched. Anyone with information about the break-ins should call (304) 348-6480.

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