Spate Of Manhole Cover Thefts Poses Problem

by Carrie Kahn, NPR

It used to be a kids' prank, but manhole cover theft has become an expensive problem for cities such as Long Beach, Calif. Each lid weighs more than 200 pounds, but thieves anxious to capitalize upon the rising cost of scrap metal aren't deterred.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, July 3, 2008