By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the report of wire theft at business in Ellis County over the weekend.

According to Sheriff Ed Harbin, someone took wire stored at Karst Water Well Service in the 2200 block of East Eighth.

Harbin said an unknown amount of the wire was taken, and he believes the thieves were after the copper in the wiring.

The wiring had blue sheathing and had “Quality work done by Karst Water Well Service” on it, he said.

While there have not been many reports of wire theft in Ellis County, Harbin said it does happen and, in this case, he guessed the thieves “won’t make a fortune,” but said “it had to be worth their effort.”

He encouraged anyone with information on the stolen wire to contact the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department at (785) 625-1040.

There are no suspects at this time.