NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) -- The heat is out again at a New Castle County apartment complex and management says, this time, it was no accident.



We've been following the saga at the Creeks at Marshallton on Melson Road.



Residents spent days without heat this week because of a burst pipe.



It was just restored on Thursday but, hours later, someone stole copper pipes from the property.



That knocked out the boiler that heats three buildings, leaving people in the cold again.



The apartment manager believes a former employee is sabotaging the complex. That claim is still under investigation but, in the meantime, county officials have been stepping in.



"It doesn't sound to me like the management team has done a very good job and that is unacceptable in our county in this day and age," said New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon. "Everybody should have heat and a warm place and I'll take that responsibility"



Officials said the heat should be back on by Friday night but, if that is not the case, residents have been given a number to call to make arrangements for a different place to stay.

