The stolen cables were kept inside a shop belonging to a local resident in Aziziah district, police said on Thursday.

“The suspect, who is being held in Sharafiah district, denied the charges at first,” said police spokesman Col. Misfar Al-Joaed. “However, when confronted with evidence he admitted to stealing the material.”

Al-Joaed advised business owners to keep a close eyes on their products and to supervise their storekeepers whenever possible.