Three men faces charges after Kern County Sheriff’s deputies report finding 250 pounds of alleged stolen copper wire in Arvin.

Deputies arrested Lucas Blas, 38, Carlos Acosta, 39, and Salvador Najera, 34, after searching a home in the 300 block South A Street on June 18.

Investigators say they also found wire-stripping machines following the theft in the Tejon area which caused about $30,000 in damage to the victim.

KCSO is asking anyone with information about the case to contact them at (661) 391-7500 or the Secret Witness hotline at (661) 322-4040.