Law enforcement and parks officials in El Dorado County are asking the public\u2019s help in keeping an eye on Henningsen Lotus Park, which fell victim to copper thieves during the 2012 holiday season.<\/p>\n
The 51-acre park is located off Lotus Road along the south fork of the American River, west of Coloma. During the holiday season last year, thieves caused $40,000 worth of damage to park utilities, taking 600 feet of copper from near the ball field on the park\u2019s river side, according to a Sheriff\u2019s Office news release.<\/p>\n
Although additional security measures are now in place, \u201cpublic awareness and support are the most effective tools,\u201d Vicki Sanders, county parks manager, said in a written statement.<\/p>\n
The winter months, with their shorter days and longer nights, provide more cover for criminal activity, officials said.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement and parks officials in El Dorado County are asking the public\u2019s help in keeping an eye on Henningsen Lotus Park, which fell victim to copper thieves during the 2012 holiday season. The 51-acre park is located off Lotus Road along the south fork of the American River, west of Coloma. During the holiday … Continue reading El Dorado Officials Seek Help Protecting Park From Thieves<\/span>