LYNN – Councilor at Large Paul Crowley said he is sick and tired of people pilfering bits and pieces of aluminum for profit from various places in the city and is vowing to do something about it.For several years, thieves from Lynn and surrounding communities have been cashing in by selling stolen items to local scrap metal.Last August, a set of brand new aluminum bleachers were taken from Hood Park right before the start of the soccer season, and soon after visitors to Barry Park noticed that someone had started to dismantle bleachers there overnight.In addition, Crowley said several veterans bronze plaques were stolen last year, which cost roughly $5,000 in total to replace.”You know it’s really kind of brazen when people show up with a pair of pliers and help themselves,” he said. “Scrap metal values are so high right now, averaging $350 a pound for copper, so people are even stealing plumbing to get their hands on it.”In order to get a handle on the situation, Crowley said he is looking into the possibility of establishing a law to crack down on thieves by having scrap metal dealers record identification from the seller and wait 48 hours before the material is melted.”But would that really stop thieves or would they just go to Chelsea or somewhere else?” he asked. “So I think because of that, this really needs to be a state law.”Crowley said he met with state Rep. Steven Walsh to gain input on his idea, and was met with overwhelming support.”We really need to be more conscientious about this because these people will go just about anywhere to sell the metal to a scrap dealer, who weigh it and pay them by the pound,” Crowley said.Crowley said while his goal may be a lofty one, he is anxious to try and get measures in place to criminally charge offenders and protect city residents and businesses.”Victims think that after their material is stolen, that’s the end of it,” he said. “But we might be able to recover the stuff if something is passed.”