Man wanted for stealing $3M worth of copper and other metals in Macon, deputies say

MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of copper and other metals.

According to Macon Regional Crimestoppers, Daniel Clayton Hobbs is wanted in connection to a burglary that happened on Riverside Park Blvd. in Macon.

According to the sheriff’s office, the owner of a vacant building that is for sale called and reported that someone has been entering the building and “carting off everything that isn’t nailed down.”

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Massive amounts of copper and electrical wiring were stolen from the building, along with fixtures and other items.

The owner estimates the value of the stolen items totals $3 million.

If you have information on Hobbs’ whereabouts, you are urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Investigator Dennis Terry at 478-951-4011.

You can submit a tip with Macon Regional Crimestoppers and be eligible for a cash reward by calling 1-877-68-CRIME.

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