Police arrested a man last night for stealing copper from a Main Street business. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. officers saw a suspicious person near the rear door of the YWCA at 750 Main Street, according to a statement from the police department. Upon further investigation and calling for assistance, police found the back door had been forced open. Police found 39-year-old Tyrone Broadnax of Danville inside the building and that several copper pipes had been cut inside the building. They also found a broken hacksaw by the door.
Police charged Broadnax with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and possession of burglary tools.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Danville Crimestoppers at (434) 793-0000, or via our crime tips line on your computer at crimetips@ci.danville.va.us. Information given will remain confidential.
Citizens who contact Crimestoppers by telephone may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
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