hawthorne boulevard news...
October 2,2008
Metal Thieves "Metaling" Again
by jenniferd
One of the Portland Water Bureau's meter readers recently reported a growing number of missing meter lids on the eastside of our city. The problem areas are around NE Alberta and 16th - 18th streets and SE Hawthorne and 25th. These lids are, presumably, stolen property.
The Water Bureau will make every attempt to replace these lids as soon as possible as the missing lids create a safety hazard for the public. Their absence leaves a hole in the ground where someone (or something) could potentially trip or get stuck.
Please be on the look out for missing meter lids and call 503-823-4874 to report a lid missing, or Water Bureau security at 503-823-8064 should you suspect that your meter lid has been stolen.
The Water Bureau has been plagued by a series of metal thefts over the past several years including historical site plaques, fountain parts and hardware and drinking fountain bowls.
Jennie Burget
Interim Public Information Officer
Portland Water Bureau
