Police Say Thief Burned While Trying To Steal Copper

Kentucky State Police think a burglar was shocked while trying to steal copper from a substation in Marion County

It happened on KY-55 early Wednesday morning.

Police say they found burned clothing and burglary tools at the scene.
They later found out someone had been hospitalized and treated for burns.

Police say this is the third burglary attempt at a substation this week.

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