Crime & Safety
Pair Targeting Nashua Target Store Get Busted On Theft Charges
Nicholas Ramalho and Melanie Blackwood were arrested on charges after more than $1,500 worth of merchandise was stolen from the store.
NASHUA, NH — Two New Hampshire residents, including one with a number of priors, were arrested this month on charges after theft incidents at the Target store on Amherst Street in Nashua, according to police. Nicholas Ramalho, 22, of Bell Street in Manchester, was arrested on April 5, 2019, and charged with two counts of felony theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and a theft warrant issued by the Keene Police Department. Melanie Blackwood, 28, of Sun Valley Drive in Auburn, was arrested on April 17, on two counts of criminal liability for the conduct of another and felony theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
On April 1, the store contacted police to report a theft of merchandise that took place on March 27. During the course of the investigation of the theft, police determined that Ramalho was a suspect in the case.
Four days later, officers were called back to the store and arrested Ramalho after he was allegedly trying to steal more merchandise.
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During the investigation, police determined that Blackwood allegedly assisted Ramalho by providing him with transportation to allegedly commit the threats. She was arrested yesterday.
According to police, the felony charges include up to 15 years of imprisonment. The value of the merchandise reportedly stolen from the store was valued at more than $1,500.
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Ramalho was released on $500 cash bail and will be arraigned in Hillsborough County Superior Court-South on April 25. Blackwood was released on personal recognizance and has a court date on May 2.
Ramalho is no stranger to police or the courts, according to previous reports on Patch. He has been arrested and indictment on a number of charges including shoplifting, felony organized retail crime enterprise, and other charges against Target and other stores.
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