Chief Michael Dwyer would like to provide an update on the West Newbury Police Department’s investigation into a Feb. 14 breaking and entering at a home on Ash Street.
As a result of tips received from the public after West Newbury Police released surveillance images from the break-in, West Newbury Police have identified the suspect in this incident 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.
“I want to thank the members of the public who provided us with tips and information. Law enforcement is most effective when police and their communities work together to maintain public safety,” Chief Dwyer said. “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 that day at about 9:39 a.m.
A white male who was 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 before breaking in.
The male seen in the videos looked into several windows and into a sliding glass door, covered his face with a mask, and kicked in a door to the garage.
An investigation determined the individual then kicked in an internal door to gain access to a home, and stole assorted valuables including jewelry and silverware. The person fled in a white vehicle, believed to be either a Mercury Grand Marquis or a Ford Crown Victoria.
Anyone who believes they have information on Cuppernell’s whereabouts is asked to call West Newbury Police at 978-363-1212, or to email Sgt. Rich Parenteau at parenteau@westnewburysafety.org.