*****UPDATE*****
The person of interest in this incident was identified as Perry Harness (31) of St. Albans, VT. He was later located and issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on September 15th, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer the charge of Retail Theft.
From: Bellinghiri, Cody
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:06 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2004648
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026 at approximately 1236 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Tractor Supply in Swanton
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Unknown
AGE: NA
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft from the Tractor Supply in the town of Swanton. The person of interest left the store without paying for a Dewalt power tool. A photograph of the individual is attached to this press release. The Vermont State Police are asking that if anyone recognizes this individual to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
Trooper Cody Bellinghiri
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 524-5993
