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The High Cost Of Vandalism [AUDIO]
Two men are being sought for allegedly ripping out a gas line behind a Missoula bar early Thursday morning, sending natural gas spewing into the air. I spoke with Northwestern Energy Public Affairs Director Claudia Rapkoch about the damage done to the gas main, and the possible dangers involved in such an incident. Rapkoch says the person or persons responsible for the vandalism will be presented a bill for the emergency response and all repairs, possibly totaling thousands of dollars. The two men are still at large. Please call Crimestoppers at 721-44-44 with any information.
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