Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019
News Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: jordan@jgpr.net
Newport Police Investigating Burglary
NEWPORT, Vermont — Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department is investigating a weekend burglary.
On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 8:44 p.m. Newport Police were dispatched to Harvest Equipment, 29 Industrial Drive, for a report of a break-in. Upon arrival, officers initiated an on-scene investigation and determined that the building’s glass front doors were shattered using a tractor hitch.
Upon further investigation, Newport Police learned that a variety of items had been stolen from the facility, including 13 chainsaws, a set of four John Deere Gator rims and tires and a guitar.
Newport Police are actively investigating this incident and ask that anyone with information call Officer Colin Sykes at 802-334-6733.
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