Milwaukee Man Charged After AT&T Wire Theft
Prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Noo Mah with property damage and bail jumping.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Property Crime
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Prosecutors charged Noo Mah with criminal damage to property and bail jumping following the theft of AT&T wiring in Milwaukee. Witnesses reported observing the suspect cutting the lines beneath a bridge.
Why it matters
Theft of telecommunications infrastructure is driven by the black market value of copper. These incidents frequently disrupt service and result in significant repair costs for utility companies.
Prosecutors have formally charged 46-year-old Noo Mah with criminal damage to property and bail jumping. The legal proceedings follow witness reports of the suspect cutting wiring near the Potawatomi Casino.
The players
Noo Mah
He is a 46-year-old individual facing charges of criminal damage to property and bail jumping.
AT&T
This telecommunications company owns the infrastructure that was targeted for copper wire theft.
The details
Witnesses observed Noo Mah cutting AT&T wiring beneath a bridge near the Potawatomi Casino. The damage to the utility company's equipment is estimated at $2,800.
Timeline
The alleged incident occurred on September 26, 2026.
Copper thefts caused $650,000 in damage between September 2025 and September 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the trend identified in the Milwaukee Police Department's reports on rising copper theft. The prosecution reflects an ongoing effort to combat infrastructure damage that has cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Residents and local businesses may face recurring telecommunications service outages caused by these acts of vandalism. The ongoing investigation and prosecution efforts aim to deter further infrastructure damage in the area.
The takeaway
Copper theft creates significant financial burdens for utility providers and results in service disruptions for the public. Local authorities continue to focus on catching suspects who target essential community infrastructure.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to address Property Crime in Milwaukee.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WISN.
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