NH Statehouse Burglarized, Investigators Seek Tips

CONCORD, NH - The New Hampshire State Police Troop D, Major Crime Unit, Concord Police and the General Court Protective Services are investigating a burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of July 16, 2016, at the Statehouse on North Main Street in Concord, according to a press statement.

At this time, the investigation into the burglary is ongoing, but investigators have released a "person of interest" in the case and are asking anyone with information about the burglary or this man to call Sgt. Mary Bonilla of Troop D at 603-223-4381 or email Mary.Bonilla@dos.nh.gov.

Gov. Maggie Hassan, D-Exeter, Senate President Chuck Morse, R-Salem, and Speaker Shawn Jasper, R-Hudson, released the following a joint statement at just before 6 p.m.

“The State House is a repository to numerous treasures that tell the story of our history as a state and as a people," the statement said. "We are grateful that while there was some damage done in the course of this burglary, none of our treasures appear to be lost and none of the damage appears irreversible. We will provide additional information as the investigation progresses and after the damage is fully assessed."