Manchester Police Arrest Man After Caller Reports Indecent Exposure

MANCHESTER, NH — A Manchester man was arrested Saturday in a busy shopping center on South Willow Street after police said he exposed himself.

Police responded to 1111 South Willow Street at about 12:50 p.m. after a caller reported a man exposing himself and threatening someone with a gun. Arriving officers spoke to the caller, who explained that he had witnessed an unknown man exposing himself near a vehicle in the parking lot.

The victim told police that he had shouted at the man, telling him to stop and leave. In response, the man reached into the car, retrieved a gun, and pointed it at the victim, according to MPD Spokesperson Heather Hamel.

The man then tucked the gun into his waistband, got into his car, and drove off.

Shortly after, another caller reported that the same man had returned and entered a hair salon. Police responded, located the suspect, and arrested him without incident.

The suspect was identified as Jaime Torres Boden, 47, of Manchester; he is accused of criminal threatening with a deadly weapon and indecent exposure.