Crime & Safety

Police Looking for Man Claiming to be Newtown Bee Reporter

The man was reportedly taking pictures of families in town this weekend.

Police are looking for a man who they say is falsely claiming to be a reporter.

According to , a man in attendance at Saturday's Horse Guard demonstration at was taking photographs and speaking to families under the guise of being a Bee reporter.

The white male, in his 60s, was described as "scruffy" and about 5-feet, 7-inches tall. He was reportedly wearing thick black-rimmed glasses.

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Anyone with information that could help identify this man is encouraged to contact Officer Wood at 203-426-5841.


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