Crime & Safety

Shoplifting at Walmart: Providence Man Charged

Newport police arrested Kirby Scott, of Providence, for shoplifting at the Connell Highway store.

NEWPORT, RI—Police arrested Kirby Scott, 45, of Providence at the Connell Highway Walmart on Dec. 8 at 9:30 p.m. They were called to the store after a clerk complained a man was shoplifting merchandise.

Police allege he stole a team cap, men's socks, a Hanes large tee-shirt and a pair of jeans.

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