In my area, we've taken to replacing brass hydrant fixtures with hardened resin covers and such, because they were constantly being stolen. And as much as that

In my area, we've taken to replacing brass hydrant fixtures with hardened resin covers and such, because they were constantly being stolen. And as much as that is an issue in itself, gotta love the scrap metal dealers who see someone show up with a shopping trolley full of brass hydrant covers and "sure, no problem here".