Man allegedly stealing copper electrocuted, authorities say Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:15 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012 An autopsy is planned today for a man who was found dead late Wednesday at a CenterPoint Energy substation, apparently while trying to steal copper, according to the Montgomery County Forensic Center.Workers found the 37-year-old man lying on the ground and unconscious about 10:30 p.m.