Two Accused of Trying to Steal Copper Pipes From Vacant Bridgeville Home

Two people were arrested after Bridgeville police said they entered an unoccupied borough home and tried to steal various items.

Police charged Zach Moore, 19, of South Fayette, and Matthew Boehm, 24, of Pittsburgh, and charged them with criminal mischief.

Investigators said a water meter and copper pipes and fittings were removed from the walls, but were left inside the vacant house in the 1400 block of Romano Drive.

Officers were notified of the situation on Dec. 12.

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