Edmonton Police Seek Man, 43, in Copper Theft Cases With Over $80K in Losses

Edmonton police are asking the public to help locate Chad Brochu, 43, who is wanted on warrants in connection with four break-ins involving copper theft investigated between January 2025 and February 2026. Police describe him as six foot three and 170 pounds, with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes. He is known to wear glasses.

The Edmonton Police Service said the warrants are for four counts of break and enter with intent to commit and breach of probation. Police are seeking Brochu in relation to a series of break-and-enters, copper thefts and property crimes.

Four incidents investigated

According to police, two of the incidents took place at telecommunications tower sites. Copper wire was stolen during those break-ins, and critical infrastructure was damaged.

Investigators also responded to two residential break-ins at homes under construction, where copper wiring was stripped from the properties. Police estimate that the incidents collectively resulted in more than $80,000 in damage and stolen property.

Police appeal

Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Brochu. In its Nov. 5 release, EPS said it had received approximately 424 reports of copper-wire theft in 2026 and had made 40 arrests in relation to the crime.