Twitter leads Epping police to litterbug
*Updated with Comment From Epping Police*
From the New Hampshire Union Leader
When police received a report of someone tossing two bags of trash from a vehicle on Prescott Road Tuesday, they immediately turned to Twitter to try to catch the culprit.
A witness had provided a partial license plate number, so police decided that the fastest way to get the word out was by posting a message on Twitter seeking the public’s help.
Within two hours, police were able to track down the alleged litter bug, a 17-year-old, thanks to a woman who happened to read the Twitter message and noticed a vehicle with a similar license plate number.
The littering incident is the first case that Epping police were able to solve with the help of Twitter, a free social networking Web site that allows users to post brief messages that can then be viewed by anyone.
“It’s certainly encouraging to know that folks are following us and are willing to help us out,” Sgt. Jason Newman said.
Read the full story from JASON SCHREIBER at the Union Leader web page
Also note that you can also check the latest Tweets from the Epping Police here on the home page of EppingNews.com
Thank you so very much for featuring our Twitter feed on your site. I have no doubt it will prove to be a great success in helping us keep everyone in the community informed! We welcome any and all feedback regarding what we are Tweeting.
If anyone in the community would like assistance with getting Twitter configured please call me at the police station Wed-Sun 3p-11p. I would be most happy to come to your house and help you set it up.
If you do not have the Internet, but do have a cell phone, we can set you up to receive our updates from the Internet at the police station.
Respectfully,
- Bradley