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Rochester Police Arrest Armed Man Following Search in Woods Near Walmart

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Police Arrest Armed Man Following Search in Woods Near Walmart

Rochester Police have taken Christopher Thomas into custody. (Courtesy Photo Rochester Police Department)

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint reports that the Rochester Police Department arrested the armed suspect in the woods near Walmart.

CHRISTOPHER L. THOMAS, AGE 27, HOMELESS, is charged with four counts of Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (Felony). He also has three warrants for Criminal Threatening, along with four warrants for Theft.

At 10:20 a.m., members of the SWAT teams approached THOMAS, who surrendered without incident. No injuries were reported.

Businesses are now able to open and Ten Rod Road has been deemed safe for hunters.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, at 12:11 p.m., Rochester Police received a report that a man, armed with a rifle, was seen in the rear parking lot of Walmart, 116 Farmington Road, before disappearing into the woods.

Overnight, THOMAS fired shots at police. Rochester Police and members of the SWAT teams then established a perimeter around his location, ultimately allowing them to take THOMAS into custody this morning.

“We appreciate community members’ patience as we located the suspect and resolved this situation,” Chief Toussaint said. “This was a true collaborative effort between the Rochester Police Department, Strafford County and Seacoast CERT SWAT teams, the New Hampshire and Maine State Police, and the Manchester Police Department.”

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Rochester Police Locate Armed Man in Woods Near Walmart

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Police Locate Armed Man in Woods Near Walmart

Businesses Remain Closed This Morning

Rochester Police have located Christopher Thomas in the woods near Walmart. (Courtesy Photo Rochester Police Department)

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint reports that the Rochester Police Department has located and established a perimeter around the armed suspect in the woods near Walmart.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, at 12:11 p.m., Rochester Police received a report that a man, armed with a rifle, was seen in the rear parking lot of Walmart, 116 Farmington Road, before disappearing into the woods.

Police began to actively look for CHRISTOPHER L. THOMAS, AGE 27, HOMELESS.

The Strafford County SWAT team, along with the Seacoast CERT SWAT team, New Hampshire State Police and Maine State Police, also responded to assist Rochester Police and remain on scene.

Overnight, THOMAS fired shots at police. No injuries have been reported, and police have currently established a perimeter around his location.

Businesses remain closed this morning and hunters are asked to avoid the area along Ten Rod Road.

“We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation during this complex situation,” Chief Toussaint said. “Thank you to our law enforcement partners who responded yesterday afternoon and throughout the night to assist Rochester Police in locating this suspect.”

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*UPDATE* Rochester Police Release Name of Armed Man

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Police Release Name of Armed Man

Rochester Police are actively searching for Christopher Thomas in the woods near Walmart. (Courtesy Photo Rochester Police Department)

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint reports that the Rochester Police Department is releasing the name of the armed suspect believed to be in the woods near Walmart.

Police are actively looking for CHRISTOPHER L. THOMAS, AGE 27, HOMELESS.

Original release:

Chief Paul Toussaint reports that the Rochester Police Department is actively searching for an armed and wanted man near Route 11 and asks that residents avoid the area.

This afternoon, Rochester Police received a report that a man, armed with a rifle, was seen in the rear parking lot of Walmart, 116 Farmington Road, before disappearing into the woods.

The man is known to police and has three warrants for Criminal Threatening, along with four warrants for Theft. He is believed to be in the area behind Walmart and Market Basket, somewhere in the woods along The Ridge development.

Out of an abundance of caution, Walmart, Market Basket and the surrounding businesses have been evacuated. No shots have been fired and no injuries have been reported.

Just before 5 p.m., the Seacoast CERT SWAT team, along with the Strafford County SWAT team County SWAT team, responded to the area to assist Rochester Police with the search.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s with a beard, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds.

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Rochester Police Searching for Armed Man Near Walmart

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Police Searching for Armed Man Near Walmart

No Shots Fired, No Injuries Reported

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint reports that the Rochester Police Department is actively searching for an armed and wanted man near Route 11 and asks that residents avoid the area.

This afternoon, Rochester Police received a report that a man, armed with a rifle, was seen in the rear parking lot of Walmart, 116 Farmington Road, before disappearing into the woods.

The man is known to police and has three warrants for Criminal Threatening, along with four warrants for Theft. He is believed to be in the area behind Walmart and Market Basket, somewhere in the woods along The Ridge development.

Out of an abundance of caution, Walmart, Market Basket and the surrounding businesses have been evacuated. No shots have been fired and no injuries have been reported.

Just before 5 p.m., the Seacoast CERT SWAT team, along with the Strafford County SWAT team County SWAT team, responded to the area to assist Rochester Police with the search.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s with a beard, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160 pounds.

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