PPL announced it is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing copper wire or other materials from substations or other company locations.

The utility is taking steps on its own including bolstering substation security to deter theft, and continues to reach out to salvage and scrap dealers throughout its 29-county service territory in central and eastern Pennsylvania and beyond.

As part of its anti-theft efforts, the utility will ask salvage and scrap dealers to display reward posters in their businesses.

Those observing suspicious activity around PPL Electric Utilities facilities are asked to call their local police department.

The decision on whether to issue a reward, and the amount of the reward, will be determined by PPL Electric Utilities.