Salem Police Dog Nabs Shoplifter With $3,500 Gold Chain: Cops

SALEM, NH — A New Hampshire man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he stole a $3,500 gold chain from a mall store then led officers on a chase through the woods. Richard Miro (pictured), 30, of Sandown, was quickly captured by a K-9 team, according to Salem police Captain Joel Dolan.

Dolan said Miro stole the gold chain from Macy's in The Mall at Rockingham Park at about 5 p.m. Miro was accused of fleeing the store with loss prevention officers in pursuit.

Dolan said Miro hopped in his vehicle but then hopped back out and ran when he saw police cruisers descending on the mall.

"The suspect was seen climbing a chain link fence ... leading to I-93 Exit 1 on ramp," Dolan said in a statement. "Responding officers quickly set up a perimeter and deployed a K9 team to track the suspect through woods and retention ponds. The suspect was quickly located hiding in some brush."

Miro was charged with willful concealment and resisting arrest. He was held in custody on $1,000 bail pending an arraignment Wednesday in Rockingham County Superior Court Wednesday.

Dolan said an officer received a laceration while climbing the highway fence as he ran after Miro. The injury was minor and the officer was treated by medical personnel at the scene.

Photo credit: Salem Police Department