Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a shoplifting suspect. The person pictured in the photograph that has been provided by Newport Police Department reportedly stole five Playstation controllers from a store in Newport, the store appears to be Walmart.
Anyone with information on this matter, should contact Newport Police Department Detective Wuest at 401-847-8300 ext, 5765.
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