Crime & Safety

Police Seek to Identify This Man

Newport police are looking to identify this man who has been linked to suspicious activity in the Point area.

Newport police are looking to identify the man in the photos in the gallery to the right.

He is not wanted on any charges.

According to Newport Sgt. Christopher Hayes, the man has knocked on residents' doors in the Point area and his activity has been reported as suspicious.

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As of right now, he is a person of interest, Hayes said.

According to the Knowing Newport message board, the man’s “recent daytime/nighttime activities in and around homes in The Point, over the last month, have raised concerns.”

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He has been seen riding a mountain bike and wearing a black backpack.

Contact Newport Police at (401) 847-8300 if you have any information.  

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