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Burglar caused $70K in damage to warehouse looking for copper wires, police say

By KSL · November 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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A man allegedly caused $70,000 in damage to a warehouse in West Valley City, seeking copper wires. Casey Kalipetsis, 48, was arrested for investigation of burglary, reckless driving and DUI. Kalipetsis claimed bath salts consumption affected him during the incident.

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