Warwick Police are, “…asking your help to identify the pictured white male, in his 50’s or 60’s, wearing a grey jacket and black baseball cap. The video shows this male grab the victim’s video camera, break it, and then throw it into the crowd. He is likely local from RI or MA. He is a suspect in an investigation for larceny and malicious damage,” the department wrote on their Facebook page.
The video of the incident was posted to YouTube by Roderick Webber of Boston, MA, whose camera was stolen and broken by the suspect. The thief can be viewed in the video at the 2:50 mark:
Though he’s become used to having his equipment damaged, Webber said the lost equipment is a financial burden.
Warwick Police ask anyone who has information on the thief’s identity to call them at 401-468-4200, or use the anonymous TIP line at 401-732-TIPS. Police also accept tips via IM on their Facebook page.
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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Guy seems like a real idiot, really tough in a crowd. Needs to work on his catching skills.
Guy seems like a real idiot, really tough in a crowd. Needs to work on his catching skills.