Three Cats Steal Copper from Data Center | Roanoke News

Three young cats—ages 18 to 23—got busted trying to steal copper wire from a Loudoun County data center construction site, facing grand larceny charges. Police caught them at 12:30 AM on July 31st after pulling over a U-Haul packed with the loot. This isn’t just scrap metal—it’s high-stakes theft targeting valuable infrastructure where sensitive data lives. Experts warn that while cameras and alarms help, encryption is critical to protect digital secrets even if hardware gets stolen. With data centers booming in Northern Virginia, securing physical sites is now as vital as defending digital systems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32e4a72d323c6803