Merrimack Rite Aid Worker Stole $1,500+ Of Goods: Police

MERRIMACK, NH — A Merrimack Rite Aid worker was arrested Wednesday and charged with stealing more than $1,500 worth of goods from the store over the course of several months. Samantha Rice, 30, of Manchester, was charged with felony theft.

Merrimack Police Sergeant Chris Spillane said the store's loss prevention staff contacted officers August 29 and reported a "theft by an employee."

"It was determined the above Samantha Rice committed numerous thefts from Rite Aid Pharmacy over a course of three months," Spillane said in a statement. "The total value of the thefts was over $1,500, making it a class A Felony."

Rice was released on bond pending an arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court October 4.

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