Westport Police: Viral post about criminal couple is fake

WESTPORT – Westport Police released a statement today debunking a viral social media post claiming that a couple involved in a crime in Tulsa in 2020 was in the area .

Authorities clarified that the image circulating online, which has caused concern among residents of Westport and neighboring communities, was based on outdated information.

The couple pictured were actually involved in criminal activity three years ago but have no known links to Westport at this time.

Police used their official channels to address the misinformation after receiving several messages from community members.

They urged the public not to share the post and to rely only on verified sources for news about local criminal activity.

Residents are encouraged to stay abreast of official updates from the Police Department and to report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement.