Authorities in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are investigating a deliberate act of vandalism after a fiber-optic cable was intentionally cut, causing service disruptions in the area over the weekend. The incident is being treated as an attempted theft, though no valuable materials were stolen.
Details of the Incident
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting the act of vandalism at 8255 Asheville Highway. Upon arrival, deputies were informed by representatives from Spectrum that one of their fiber-optic cable lines had been severed, leading to service outages in the surrounding area.
The cut cable caused disruption to local services, affecting both individuals and businesses dependent on the service. Investigators are currently looking into the possibility that the incident was an attempt to steal materials from the cable line. However, law enforcement officials have pointed out that the line that was cut did not contain valuable materials like copper, and no wire was taken.
Ongoing Investigation
At this time, no charges have been filed in connection with the incident. The investigation remains open, and authorities are working to gather more information to determine the intent behind the act of vandalism.
Contact Information for Tips
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to their office at 864-503-4600, referencing case number 26050117.
The investigation is still in its early stages, and authorities are hopeful that information from the community will help shed light on the incident and lead to those responsible being held accountable.
