Thieves Steal Christmas Packages Left in Front of House

The following is an excerpt from the Portsmouth Police log from Thursday, Dec. 20 through Saturday, Dec. 23.

Thursday:

• At 1:02 p.m., police reported a burglary on Greenland Road after the caller said someone broke into his garage and stole a chainsaw, some scrap metal, copper and broke into a trailer.
• At 1:15 p.m., police reported the theft of a business sign on Court Street.
• At 4:28 p.m., police reported a theft of Christmas packages that were left at the front door of an Islington Street apartment building. The caller said the packages contained a ski roof rack, brackets, and children's snow pants valued at more than $350.

Friday:

• At 11:48 a.m., police reported criminal mischief on Ricci Avenue after the caller said someone damaged his car top.
• At 2:47 p.m., police reported the theft of a customer's credit card by a store employee on Woodbury Avenue.
• At 7:55 p.m., police reported a theft of a torneau cover off a pick-up truck on Thornton Street.
• At 9:55 p.m., police reported criminal mischief on Odiorne Point Road and Gosport Road after the caller said some mailboxes were destroyed.

Saturday:

• At 4:39 a.m., police arrested a Rochester man who was wanted as a fugitive from justice after he was detained by Rochester Police. Adam Wilson, 23, of 85 Chestnut Hill Road in Rochester was wanted for simple assault and criminal mischief (vandalism).
• At 9:06 p.m., police arrested a Seabrook man for motor vehicle offenses on the Route 1 Bypass northbound. Terry Deschennes, 22, of 31 Irenes Way in Seabrook was charged with driving after revocation or suspension and operating with a suspended registration.