The recent global boom in the market price for scrap steel and aluminum leads to a sudden rise in the theft of everyday metal objects like manhole covers, guard rails, and empty beer kegs.


A. leads to a sudden rise in the theft of everyday metal objects like manhole covers, guard rails, and empty beer kegs
B. have led to a sudden rise in the theft of everyday objects such as manhole covers, guard rails, and empty beer kegs
C. has led to a sudden increase in the number of thieves for everyday metal objects like manhole covers, guard rails, and empty beer kegs
D. has led to a sudden rise in the theft of everyday metal objects such as manhole covers, guard rails, and empty beer kegs
E. is leading the suddenly rising theft of everyday metal objects: manhole covers, guard rails, and empty beer kegs