Crime & Safety
Alleged Copper Thief Arrested For Breaking Into Cars
The following arrests were reported by the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
A 26-year-old man, who allegedly stole copper downspouts from at least 16 Newport homes in the spring, was arrested Sunday after he allegedly broke into cars with a 26-year-old woman.
Anthony Hendricksen, of 15 Meeting Street, was charged with larceny, receiving stolen goods and for possession of burglary tools, a felony. Kathryn Crowell, of an unknown address, was charged with receiving stolen goods and conspiracy.
When police arrived after a witness called to report the alleged thefts around Corne Street and Mill Street, Hendricksen opened a trash can and pretended to vomit, said police. A new pair of of running shoes was later found in the trash. A wallet that recently went missing from a car was found in Crowell’s bra, said police.
Police found a crowbar and a wire hanger on Hendricksen. He allegedly told police, “I’m homeless and I needed the cash.”
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