Thieves take $50,000 in copper foil from Troy industrial supplier, police say
Two people got into a secure area at Trystar on Stephenson Highway on Oct. 8 and made off with about $50,000 in copper foil rolls. Troy police are asking for tips.
By OCJ Staff
Troy police are looking for two people who got into an industrial equipment supplier last week and took about $50,000 worth of copper.
The break-in happened shortly before 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Trystar on Stephenson Highway near Rochester Road, according to WWJ Newsradio.
Police said the two thieves got through a secure area of the business and took rolls of copper foil.
Investigation ongoing
Troy police Sgt. Julian told WWJ on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, that the investigation was continuing. Police have not released descriptions of the two people, and no arrests have been reported.
Police have not said whether they have video of the break-in or a vehicle description.
Company is leaving Troy
Trystar is already planning to close its Troy site. A layoff notice on file with the state lists a facility closure and transfer of operations at Trystar LLC, 1955 Stephenson Highway, affecting 71 jobs between Sept. 4 and Dec. 31, 2026, according to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's WARN notice list.
Police have not said whether the theft has any connection to the closure.
How to share information
Anyone with information can call the Troy Police Department at 248-524-3477.
This story uses reporting from WWJ Newsradio and the State of Michigan's WARN notice list.