Police shut off circuit breaker swiping scheme in Riverside County A man shines a flashlight at residential circuit breaker panel. Breakers have become a target for thieves, police say.

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Now, circuit breakers appear to be drawing thieves' attention. The idea of buying a breaker that isn't new in its packaging, though, troubles Ronnie Gor, a licensed contractor and developer.