Portsmouth’s mystery bench saga just took a dramatic turn—and SCDN has the exclusive.
Local Democrats have rallied around the phrase “They stole our bench, but they can’t silence us” ever since their advertising seat disappeared from Eighth Street last weekend. Until now, the story was all speculation. But we’ve confirmed exclusive details about what really happened—and it turns out the theft was no prank.
The Bench Was Stolen—And It Was Political
SCDN has learned that the missing bench was in fact stolen, and the crime was politically motivated. The culprit? A local businessperson.
The owner of Courtesy Advertising, the company that owns and maintains the city’s benches, told us he personally tracked down the person responsible. But instead of rushing to press charges, he said he prayed over the matter and decided to give the culprit a second chance.
A Chance for Redemption—Or Trouble Ahead
As of now, no names are being released. The bench owner said he’s giving the suspect the opportunity to return the bench quietly. But if the stolen seat isn’t returned soon, he made it clear he will go to law enforcement.
In the meantime, Democrats in Portsmouth aren’t letting the theft dampen their spirits. They see it as proof that their presence still rattles political opponents in a county where Republicans dominate most offices—but the city of Portsmouth itself remains a Democratic stronghold.
What’s Next?
The city is still buzzing with social media jokes and speculation, but this exclusive confirms the theft was real, targeted, and serious. The ball is now in the culprit’s court: return the bench, or face potential charges.
SCDN will continue to follow the case and update you on what happens next.
