Gun-Toting Granny: Woman Involved in Robbery Case Nabbed, Cops Say

MANCHESTER, NH - A local woman wanted by police for being in a vehicle last week after a Manchester man allegedly robbed a grandmother – who then shot him – is behind bars, according to police.

Julie Lambert, 21, of Bedford, came into police headquarters on Sunday and was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. She was held and was scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 11, 2016.

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According to police, on Jan. 4, 2016, Lambert was in a vehicle that reportedly followed a local elderly woman home from a gas station on South Willow Street to an apartment complex on South Porter Street. It’s alleged that after arriving at her apartment complex, Michael Bontaites, a 23-year-old with a lengthy criminal history, got out of the car and allegedly attacked her with an intention of robbing her. The grandmother – who had a concealed carry permit – pulled out a handgun, shot Bontaites, and then ran into her apartment building and called 911.

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Bontaites fell to the ground and was assisted by a woman from his vehicle. The sedan sped out of the complex and headed to the ER where police later caught up with Bontaites and arrested him.

Another man who was also in the vehicle – Zack Boyd – was arrested on an unrelated charge later in the evening.

Manchester Police then issued a press statement and began a manhunt to find Lambert and a second alleged accomplice – Amanda Gurley, who is still at-large. Gurley, who is pictured right in the composite photo, is also wanted for violation of bail conditions.

If you know where Gurley is, call the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711 or leave a tip with the Manchester Police Crimeline at 603-624-4040. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.