• On Tuesday 4 April 2023, copper earth down wires were allegedly stolen from various locations in the Newcastle area including Whitebridge, New Lambton, Hamilton, Redhead, and Cameron Park.
  • On Thursday 6 April 2023, electrical wires were allegedly stolen near the Hunter Expressway Loxford Interchange after a power pole was cut down.
  • On Thursday 13 April 2023, electrical wires were allegedly stolen near Abermain after a power pole was again cut down.
  • On Friday 14 April 2023, a roll of copper conductor wire was allegedly stolen from a substation at Awaba.