Recently in Columbus OH they have been steeling metal grates over sewers. They cost about $100 to replace and missing grates is dangerous. They also are very hearvy.
If they are the older ones with fancier designs, they are especially valuable. I saw a book written about the distinctive designs on Japanese sewer lids. The Japanese have acquired a reputation for nice design – flower arrangements and most aspects of life.
Colleen
In Baltimore it was the manhole covers in the middle of streets — truly dangerous. No limit to what these people will steal. The covers weigh a considerable amount and it must be kind of obvious to stand in the middle of the street and take one.
If they are the older ones with fancier designs, they are especially valuable. I saw a book written about the distinctive designs on Japanese sewer lids. The Japanese have acquired a reputation for nice design – flower arrangements and most aspects of life.
Colleen