Detectives from the Newport Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a gentleman who is suspected of an ATM Machine Skimmer Crime.

From Newport Police Department:

Below are two photos that depict a suspect in an active police investigation involving an ATM Machine Skimmer Crime. People’s personal Credit/Bank Card information is skimmed onto a device that is subsequently used to make fraudulent purchases, etc… Using your information. The incident was reported to NPD on 9/10/16 and most likely occurred sometime between 9/7/16 and 9/10/16.

Any information on this person should be sent to:
Detective Jason Head
Newport Police Department
120 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840

401-847-1306, ext.5756
Fax: 401-849-0214
Email: jhead@cityofnewport.com

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