Police seek help finding suspect who brandished knife during theft of game console
Staff reports 5:50 a.m.
SOMERSWORTH - Somersworth Police are on the lookout today for a man who stole a game cnnsole from Target befor fleeing out the store's back door and threatening a plow driver who was clearing snow. Police got involved Monday around 2:40 p.m. when they got a call for a criminal threatening incident at the store. Once there they learned that a plow operator cleaning up after the storm observed a male exit the rear doors of the store and confronted the male, who brandished a knife and fled into the woods, according to a statement sent by Somersworth Police on Monday. Target employees later confirmed the same male took a hammer and smashed a glass case stealing a game console before fleeing the store. If you have information regarding this crime, please contact Somersworth Police Department directly at 603-692-3131 or you can leave an anonymous tip by phone at 603-692-9111 or online by visiting
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