07/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2026 14:34
Quick work by Southeast Precinct officers overnight led to the arrest of two men trying to steal copper wiring used to power TDOT interstate signs on I-24. Michael See, 42, and Thomas Allard, 41, admitted to the attempted theft and vandalism following their arrests.
TDOT employees advised the wiring was worth approximately $1,500, but the damage caused was estimated at $10,000 to repair.
See and Allard are both charged with vandalism and attempted theft. See was also found to have a small bag of meth, for which he was additionally charged with drug possession.