Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office asks public for help in cellular tower theft investigation

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify suspects involved in the theft of mobile communications towers and wiring, according to a report published Monday by LEX18. The sheriff’s office said the thefts targeted equipment used for cellular service, creating potential disruption and increased costs for providers and the community.

Investigators are treating the case as a crime involving property removal and the unlawful taking of communications infrastructure, the LEX18 report said. The alleged thefts involved both tower components and wiring, which can be time-consuming and expensive to replace, and may require coordination with the owners or operators of the affected communications systems.

The sheriff’s office did not publicly name any suspects in the LEX18 report, and no arrests were reported at the time of publication. Authorities said they are requesting information that could lead to identification of the people responsible for the thefts, and they are continuing the investigation.

Cellular towers and related wiring are a form of critical infrastructure for everyday public safety and routine communications. When that equipment is damaged or removed, it can affect phone and data connectivity for residents and visitors, and may complicate communications for local services that rely on mobile networks as a backup or supplement to other systems.

The case also highlights the broader public-safety risk tied to theft of specialized infrastructure hardware. Beyond the direct financial loss of the equipment itself, cases like these can require law enforcement time for investigation, additional security measures, and coordination with companies that maintain communications networks.

The sheriff’s office is urging community members who may have relevant information to come forward so investigators can pursue leads. Anyone with knowledge of suspicious activity in the area where the thefts occurred is being asked to share it with law enforcement, according to the LEX18 report.