Hungarian man in Toronto arrested for stealing huge amount of copper cables

Toronto police have arrested a 39-year-old Hungarian man in connection with a burglary that resulted in the theft of copper cables worth around CAD 10,000, according to official police statements.

Hungarian man arrested in Toronto

The suspect, identified by authorities as the Hungarian Zsolt Sz., was taken into custody on Sunday, a day after the alleged crime took place. Investigators say the burglary occurred on the evening of 10 January, when two men arrived at a commercial property in a white SUV, writes HVG.

The pair reportedly broke into the premises and made off with a large quantity of copper cabling, a material that has become an increasingly common target for thieves due to its high resale value.

Police confirmed that the stolen cables were worth approximately 10,000 Canadian dollars, equivalent to about HUF 2.3 million, or EUR 6,200. Following his arrest, the Hungarian national was charged with several offences, including break and enter, theft over CAD 5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and additional related charges.

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He wasn’t alone

While Zsolt Sz. is now in police custody, his alleged accomplice remains at large. Toronto police have released a brief description of the second suspect, stating that he is believed to be between 20 and 30 years old. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a light-coloured hoodie, white trousers, and black-and-white shoes.

Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the two men may have been involved in other similar burglaries in the area. As a result, police are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating the remaining suspect or shed further light on the case.

Copper theft has become a growing concern in Canada in recent years, causing significant financial damage to businesses and infrastructure. Authorities say they are taking such crimes seriously, particularly when organised groups and repeat offences may be involved.