Shoppers and businesses have been caught up in major disruptions at Redbank Plains today, after an alleged cable theft forced parts of Town Square Shopping Centre to close.
Around 200 metres of electrical wiring was allegedly cut, knocking out power to Woolworths, ALDI, BWS, a pharmacy and several smaller stores.
Further checks in the early hours of this morning found extensive damage to the centre’s electrical system, with cables allegedly cut and stolen, including wiring believed to contain copper.
Police are investigating whether two earlier incidents at the centre are linked to the alleged cable theft.
On November 1, a masked man was allegedly caught on CCTV deliberately damaging a security camera before leaving.
Four days later, offenders allegedly cut through a perimeter fence before using a crowbar to force their way through a door.
Police are asking anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area or has information to come forward.
In a statement, Town Square Redbank Plains and Woolworths managment said emergency repairs were underway to restore power as quickly as possible.
Both apologised to customers for the disruption.
