HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS)— Police have charged a man following the theft of more than $1,000 worth of items from a front porch in Hinton.
According to police, Patrolman L. Appell responded to a reported larceny at a residence on Summers Street on Dec. 18, 2025. The residents told officers multiple items were stolen from their porch around 4:40 a.m. on Dec. 17 and provided security camera footage along with an itemized list of the missing property.
After reviewing the footage, police say the suspect was seen entering the porch through a plastic door while wearing sweatpants, a hoodie, and distinctive black-and-white shoes. The suspect allegedly looked through various items on the porch before partially pushing the security camera upward, though the doorway remained visible.
Authorities say more than 25 items were taken during the incident, with a combined value of approximately $1,063.
Later that evening, officers received information that the suspect was at another Summers Street address. Police located David Terry Jr., who was reportedly wearing clothing matching what was seen in the security footage. Officers also say Terry was found in possession of several items believed to have been stolen from the residence.
Police charged David Lee Terry Jr. with grand larceny. The incident occurred in Hinton, Summers County.
