CCSO Searching For Burglary Suspect

The Cocke County Sheriff’s office along with the Newport Police Department are asking the public’s help in locating a burglary suspect who is still at large. 37 year old Bryan Thompson is the suspect in several burglaries in the area including at Smoky Mountain Silencer on November 7, where he got away with an AR-15 rifle and $4,000 cash. He is also the suspect in a barbershop burglary on west Hwy 25/70 Tuesday night. Thompson is also wanted for violation of probation. He is listed as being homeless, so no address exists for him. Anyone spotting Bryan Thompson should contact the sheriffs office via Facebook messenger or contact the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office at 423-623-6004 or after hours contact dispatch at 423-623-3064.