Equipment Stolen from Charleston Could Jam Radios

by Keli Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:58 am

Equipment Stolen from Charleston Could Jam Emergency Communications
Huntingtonnews.net ^ | 1/24/08 | Huntingtonnews.net
By Tony Rutherford Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Jan. 24, 2008

Huntington, WV (HNN) – The FBI has joined an investigation into the theft of electronic equipment after break-ins at several transmitting towers in Charleston. According to a Huntington TV station, ten break-ins at three separate sites (Garfield, North Charleston, North Gate Business Park) resulted in the loss of a radio receiver/transmitter (repeater) and frequency counter.

Charleston police asked the FBI to enter the investigation after they learned the stolen equipment could possibly be used to jam emergency frequencies.

Thieves took only the specified equipment leaving other items untouched. Anyone with information about the break-ins should call (304) 348-6480.