  A responsible utility operator would have reviewed its risk assessment by now and would conclude that the security of these sub-stations is insufficient. If they then made plans to improve security they would probably help young people get jobs in the building and security industries locally instead of passing wealth to the investment bankers. I would suggest that unless they review their risk assessments soon the thieves would have a good case for compensation should they be injured while removing the cables.  A responsible utility operator would have reviewed its risk assessment by now and would conclude that the security of these sub-stations is insufficient. If they then made plans to improve security they would probably help young people get jobs in the building and security industries locally instead of passing wealth to the investment bankers. I would suggest that unless they review their risk assessments soon the thieves would have a good case for compensation should they be injured while removing the cables.