Warrant Issued For Man Accused Of Throwing Vase At Hotel Employee

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police investigated an incident where a person was accused of throwing a vase at the Holiday Inn Express after being asked to wear a mask.

Manchester police provided video and surveillance photos of the incident looking to identify the male accused of throwing the vase.

MPD Spokesperson Heather Hame said a warrant has been issued.

"Manchester Police are actively looking for Ayuen Leek, 23 of Manchester in connection with an assault that took place at the Holiday Inn Express earlier this month."

Hamel said on Dec. 8 at approximately 11 p.m., Manchester police responded to the hotel at 1298 Porter St. for a reported assault.

An employee told officers she had told a person in the lobby to put a mask on. She said he refused and started yelling and swearing at her. When she asked him to leave, the male picked up a glass vase and threw it at her, hitting her in the face. He then ran out.

Police later learned that the suspect had come into the hotel several times that day without a mask. The pictures provided show him during those times. However, prior to throwing the vase, the suspect did put a mask on.

On Monday, Manchester police issued an arrest warrant was issued for Leek. The charge is felony second-degree assault.

If you have any information regarding Leek’s whereabouts, you are asked to call police at 603-668-8711.