Police Fight Back Against Copper Thieves

Marietta and the rest of Cobb County have seen their share of metal thefts the past year, usually involving air-conditioning units stolen from homes and businesses.

Law enforcement has created the Copperhead Metal Task Force to combat the increasing frequency of metal theft in north metro Atlanta. A press conference announcing the partnership was held Tuesday at headquarters.

The , Cobb County Sheriff's Office and Cobb County School Police have teamed up with more than 20 other law enforcement agencies to form the Copperhead Metal Task Force. 

You can provide anonymous tips through the Atlanta Crime Stoppers Program by calling 404-577-8477, texting "CSA Tip" to 274637, or submitting a tip online at crimestoppersatlanta.org.

Copperhead Metal Task Force participating agencies also include:

• Alpharetta Police Department
• Atlanta Police Department
• Austell Police Department
• Canton Police Department
• Chamblee Police Department
• Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
• Dekalb County Police Department
• Doraville Police Department
• Dunwoody Police Department
• Georgia Bureau of Investigation
• Holly Springs Police Department
• Jasper Police Department
• Johns Creek Police Department
• Kennesaw Police Department
• MCS Organized Crime Unit
• Milton Police Department
• Paulding County Sheriff's Office
• Powder Springs Police Department
• Roswell Police Department
• Sandy Springs Police Department
• Smyrna Police Department
• Woodstock Police Department