PORTSMOUTH – A Dennett Street resident plagued by ongoing thefts installed a surveillance camera, caught a thief in the act, then handed over the video to police, said Detective Matt Hester.
On Wednesday police publicized a video which shows a man arrive at the private residence by bicycle, then browse around the yard which is filled with various items. Hester said metal items were stolen on at least three occasions.
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Reported as missing by the resident are a metal “fish tote” — a pail used for carrying caught fish — 200 feet of copper welding cable and stainless steel scrap metal, said the detective.
Anyone with information about this or other crimes is urged to leave anonymous tips with Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 431-1199, by texting to CRIMES (274637) and including TIPSCS in the message, or by visiting www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org. Rewards of up to $1,000 are paid for information leading to arrests and convictions.
