AURORA, Colo. -- A man whom police believe was trying to steal copper wiring from a high-voltage ground transformer was electrocuted Sunday night, Aurora police said.

Police say the man broke into a fenced area in the 19600 block of E. 64th Avenue to gain access to the transformer. Firefighters were first called to the area at about 10:40 p.m. by another man who reported seeing the victim's body.

Officers are investigating if the second man was also involved in the breaking and entering at the facility. The identities of both men are not being released at this time.

Authorities say they have seen a recent surge in thefts of copper wiring and other metals by people who then sell or recycle the wire for profit.