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Kansas City Missouri residents can rest easier this summer

Kansas City Missouri residents can rest easier this late summer

Kansas City real estate: Kansas City Missouri residents can rest easier this summer

The state of Missouri has passed a law that would help stop the theft of copper, brass and bronze last week. Many business owners and homeowners are frustrated with the thieves stealing copper from their air conditioners. These thieves are also stealing anything from copper, brass & bronze from equipment. It's quick & easy money. It's usually not traceable and no questions are asked by the buyer or scarpyard. Governor Matt Blunt said the new law would help stop the thieves who are ransacking metals for extra cash. The new law requires salvage yards that buy beer kegs, manhole covers etc. to record each sale including the name and address of each person they purchase from and show those records to police. Although, the new law doesn't apply to any purchase of $50 or less. While most crimes will be a misdemeanor, the new law does make it a felony to steal or acquire electrical transformers, telecommunications wire or natural gas pipes. The law takes effect at the end of August. So hopefully it'll make some of the businesses & homeowners rest a little easier about their equiment.