Crime & Safety
Canton and Sharon Fugitives Nabbed in New Hampshire
Pair were wanted for several Bay State burglaries; numerous stolen items recovered.
Editor's note: this article has been updated.
A Canton man and Sharon woman were arrested as fugitives from justice in Salem, N.H., Friday in the La Quinta hotel parking lot. Thousands of dollars worth of stolen items were later recovered.
(removed) was arrested as a fugitive from justice and for possession of heroin and receiving stolen property. Hannah Boraks, 22, of Sharon was also charged as a fugitive from justice along with heroin possession, receiving stolen property and burglary.
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Salem, N.H., police detectives were notified by that two suspects wanted in connection with local several burglaries were suspected of being in Salem.
Police said a "methodical" search of local hotels led to the identification of the suspects' vehicle in the La Quinta parking lot and following brief surveillance both suspects exited the hotel. Police said they were stopped at the vehicle and taken into custody as fugitives from Massachusetts.
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Search warrants were obtained for the suspects' vehicle and hotel room. Police said they recovered thousands of dollars worth of items they believe were stolen including cash, jewelry, watches, a silver set, prescription medication, iPods, cell phones, cameras and other items.
Police said they also recovered heroin and other drug paraphernalia.
The case remains active as authorities from several agencies are working to determine the owners of the stolen merchandise, police said.
(removed) and Boraks were held with no bail pending hearings in Salem District Court, police said.
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