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POLICE: Man stole 17 sewer grates

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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- Police say a Louisville man was trying to cash in on property that you paid for.  Officers say William Meredith was caught stealing sewer grates near the corner of 8th Street and Oakland Avenue last week.

Derby City Recycling told police Meredith had recently brought in 17 sewer grates.  Police say Meredith told them 12 of the grates came from a local industrial park.

He is now charged with theft.

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