🌱 Man Sought In Lowe's Theft + Lost Dog + Woman In River Missing

Hello, friends. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know that's going on in Bedford today. This issue includes news about these stories and more:

• Police ask for help identifying man in Lowe's theft.
• Do you recognize this lost dog?
• Woman who jumped in Merrimack River fleeing deputies still missing.
• Mountain Laurel in full bloom at Bedford wildflower sanctuary.

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But first, today's weather:

Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 91 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bedford Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man for a theft at Lowe’s on June 13. Police are also searching for the subject’s vehicle, a silver Subaru station wagon. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedford Police Department. See surveillance photos here: (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
2. A lost dog found on Joppa Hill Road is still looking for his owner. This fellow is still not trusting of his rescuers, and the Animal Rescue League is trying to find where he belongs. He does not have a microchip. If you can help find his owner, please contact the shelter at 603-472-3647. See the photo here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
3. A woman who jumped in the Merrimack River fleeing from deputies on Thursday is still missing. Manchester and Bedford Police searched the shoreline trying to find Elise Poirier, who was born in 1995. She had outstanding warrants "for fentanyl possession, falsifying physical evidence, and failure to appear in court." Poirier jumped in the river after detectives located her in a homeless camp near the Foundry Restaurant in Manchester. (Patch Contributor Jeffrey Hastings)
4. Find Mountain Laurel in full bloom at the Florence M. Tarr Wildlife Sanctuary located between Bedford and Goffstown. The 300-acre New Hampshire Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places to find local wildflowers. A trail through the woodland sanctuary leads to the summit of Holbrook Hill—"the highest point in the town of Bedford." (Only In Your State)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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