Police Search for Suspect Who Robbed Lebanon Jiffy Mart

Lebanon — Police are searching for a man who they say robbed the Jiffy Mart on Heater Road early Sunday morning.

The man entered the store, located off of Exit 18, around 4:30 a.m., and attempted to steal a pack of cigarettes before being confronted by the store clerk, according to a Lebanon police news release.

Police say he then removed a black pistol from his sweatshirt and laid it on the counter. After the store clerk threatened to call police, the man brandished the pistol before leaving in the direction of Route 120 on foot, police said.

The man could not be located and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lebanon Police Department at 603-448-1212. People can also submit an anonymous crime tip at LebanonNH.gov/CLUE or by calling 603-448-2583.

Police Say West Windsor Driver Hit 130 mph After Fleeing Traffic Stop

Putney, Vt. — Vermont State Police said a West Windsor man is facing charges of attempting to elude police and gross negligent operation after fleeing a traffic stop and hitting speeds of 130 mph during a chase.

Police said 52-year-old William Burch was stopped on Interstate 91 in Westminster on Saturday morning for speeding. But police say after pulling over he sped off. He got off the highway and stopped in a parking lot in Putney where he was arrested. Burch is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 26. He was also issued tickets for having an unregistered vehicle, plates that weren’t assigned to the vehicle, driving in the breakdown lane and passing on the right.

— Staff and wire reports