Crime Line Success Stories

Recent Success #1:

On Tuesday, May 31st, we asked media to assist us in locating an unknown male, who was videotaped breaking into the Eagles Nest Learning Center, and Lucky Nails Salon, both located in the 6100 block of Jefferson Avenue . Thanks to Crimeline, this suspect was idenfited as William Eaton, IV, was arrested and charged. CRIMELINE WORKS!

Original Story:
Two businesses in the 6100 block of Jefferson Avenue were burglarized; Eagles Nest Child Learning Center located at 602 Morris Dr. and Lucky Nails nail salon located at 6116 Jefferson Ave. Based on video footage of the two incidents, the suspect is described as a tall black male with a medium-dark complexion, medium build, a purple Baltimore Orioles ball cap, white tank top with a purple shirt draped over his shoulder, khaki shorts and black shoes with white trim. He was also wearing a silver watch on his left wrist.  The suspect used a hammer to break glass and gain entrance both businesses.
 
A laptop computer was stolen from the daycare and cash was taken at the nail salon. Both businesses have video surveillance and show the same suspect in each incident.  To view the video from this incident, click here.
 

If you recognize this burglary suspect or know anything about these break-ins - call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Remember, your call is confidential, you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000.00 and you never have to testify in court. For the Newport News Crime Line, I’m Officer Harold Eley.

 Recent Success #2:

 On Thursday, September 14th, we asked media to assist us in locating Thomas Kearney, who robbed a victim of both his X-Box and wallet. Thanks to Crimeline, this suspect was arrested and charged within several days. CRIMELINE WORKS!

Original Story:

 On August 23, 2011 36, year-old Thomas Sherard Kearney entered an apartment in the 500 block of Randolph Road to purchase an X-Box video game system from its owner. During the transaction the owner (a 24-year-old Newport News man) changed his mind. Kearney reportedly became angry, produced a handgun and robbed the victim of the X-Box system and his wallet containing several hundred dollars in cash. Kearney then fled the scene in a silver colored Honda Accord with Texas plates. 

 To view video from this Crimeline case, please click here.

Based on the investigation warrants were obtained for the arrest of Thomas Sherard Kearney for robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Thomas Kearney is 6’2”, 165 lbs and also goes by the street name “Q”.

If you have any information that will help us locate Thomas Sherard Kearney - call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Remember, your call is confidential, you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000.00 and you never have to testify in court. For the Newport News Crime Line, I’m CPAAA member Bob Stenzhorn.

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