Man Caught On Video Breaking into Cars in Newport

Last weekend several residents complained items had been stolen from cars on Extension Street and South Baptist Street.

A resident's security camera caught five minutes of footage of a man going through cars on Extension Street at approximately 12:00 a.m. last Sunday. The man check car doors and enter inside the car if unlocked. In most instances, he left the car door open and moved to the next vehicle. A resident reported she closed at least four car doors when she walked up Extension Street at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

When a car drove down the street, the man ran down to Thames Street. Attached is a short clip of the footage.

Newport police said their has been an increase of reported car break-ins and encourage residents to call the Newport Police Department at (401) 847-1306 with any information.