Pasadena Businesses Struggle as Copper Wire Thefts Disable Air Conditioning Units
Businesses in Pasadena, California, are facing significant challenges after a series of copper wire thefts from rooftop air conditioning units. The thefts have left establishments like Sweet Red Peach bakery and Petsadena Animal Hospital without functioning AC units during a heatwave, forcing them to operate in sweltering conditions. The bakery's owner, Danny Griffin, reports that replacing the HVAC unit could cost up to $25,000. The thefts have resulted in increased operational costs and have disrupted business operations, with employees working in unsafe heat conditions. 
