Crime & Safety

Nashua Police Chase Down Armed Robbery Suspect

Wil Wade allegedly threatened a victim with a gun then tried to run from officers.

Nashua police said they caught a robbery suspect who’s been on the run for the last month.

Wil Wade, 20, of 29 Temple St., Apt. 211, was arrested Thursday after allegedly trying to flee officers then fighting their attempts to handcuff him.

Police said on Oct. 27, Wade walked up to a victim in the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center parking garage, displayed a gun, then stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim sustained minor injuries, police said.

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As police investigated the case, Wade allegedly intimidated a witness. Police said they also found drugs on him during his arrest.

Wade was charged with robbery, witness tampering, resisting arrest, and drug possession. Police also said he had a warrant for an unrelated case. He was held on $100,000 bail pending an arraignment.

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