Police Searching For Suspect Wanted On Multiple Felony Charges

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police are asking for the public’s help in finding Alexander Theriault, 28, who is wanted on two counts of burglary, attempted burglary, and reckless conduct.

These charges are related to the police activity Monday including the presence of MPD S.W.A.T. on Ray Street that spanned a multiple hours.

Shortly after 4 a.m., police received a report that a man attempted to break into a home on Ray Street. He fled when police arrived on scene. The same suspect was also believed to have tried to break into an apartment on Parker Avenue.

That incident on Parker was not a domestic as first reported by Manchester police however, it was reported that the suspect pointed a gun at the doorways of occupied apartments.

Given the serious nature of these incidents, the Manchester Police SWAT Team was brought in, and police set up a perimeter in the area of Ray Street north of Appleton Street. The search for Theriault lasted until mid-afternoon, however he was not located.

The picture of Theriault included with in a press release from MPD is from 2012. Theriault is about 5 feet, 10 inches, with blonde hair, a full sleeve tattoo, and an injury to his arm due to a recent car accident.

If you have any information as to where Theriault may be, please call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. You may also call the Crime Line at 603-624-4040. You can remain anonymous.