West Newbury Police seek arrest in connection to a home break-in
West Newbury Police have identified the alleged suspect in connection to Tuesday’s breaking and entering at a home on Ash Street.
Police released surveillance images from the break-in and said “as a result of tips received from the public” they identified the suspect as Eric Cuppernell, age 34, with a last known address in Haverhill.
West Newbury police have obtained an arrest warrant for Cuppernell, and are actively seeking him with assistance from law enforcement partners.
“Because of this help we are actively seeking this suspect, who is not believed to be in West Newbury at this time,” said Chief Dwyer.
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, West Newbury Police were notified of a breaking and entering at a home on Ash Street at about 9:39 a.m.
Investigators determined the suspect kicked in a door to the home’s garage, and then kicked in an internal door in order to gain access to a home where he subsequently stole assorted valuables, including jewelry and silverware before fleeing in a white vehicle.
Authorities believe the vehicle used could be either a Mercury Grand Marquis or a Ford Crown Victoria.
Prior to the break-in, a white male wearing a gray Nike baseball hat, a black jacket, a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, camouflage gloves, and white Nike sneakers, was captured on video walking up the driveway to the home, according to police.
The male seen in surveillance videos looked into several of the home’s windows and into a sliding door before covering his face with a mask and kicking in a door to the garage, police said.
Anyone who believes they recognize the individual pictured in surveillance images, or anyone with information on this incident, is asked to call West Newbury Police at 978-363-1212, or to email Sgt. Rich Parenteau at parenteau@westnewburysafety.org.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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