Hampton police: Suspect sought after firearms theft is arrested
HAMPTON — Police announced the arrest Tuesday of James Roland Dustin, 22, a suspect in multiple thefts.
At approximately 10:10 a.m., NH Probation and Parole took Dustin into custody at 17R Gill Street in Hampton, police said, hours after asking the public's help to locate him and warning the public he may be in possession of a firearm.
Dustin has no fixed address and is known to frequent residences in Seacoast New Hampshire and Massachusetts, according to police.
Hampton police said between June 10 and 15 they received two reports of vehicles stolen from local residences that were quickly located after each report. On Sunday, June 16, police said they learned two firearms were stolen from a different vehicle and officers identified Dustin as the suspect.
On Monday, June 17, Hampton police said, they and members of the Seacoast Emergency Response Team attempted "a high-risk arrest and search warrant" at 515 Winnacunnet Road in Hampton. Dustin eluded arrest, police said.
Dustin was charged with three felony counts of theft by unauthorized taking. Additional charges may be forthcoming, police said. Hampton police had said they recovered one of the two stolen firearms prior to his arrest and said they believed Dustin may have the other one. Upon his arrest, the other missing firearm was recovered, police said.
Hampton police are also urging residents to lock their vehicles and safely secure firearms and other valuables.
Hampton police are asking anyone with information to call the department at 603-929-4444. Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at 603-929-1222.
It was not immediately known if Dustin has an attorney.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Hampton police: Suspect sought after firearms theft is arrested
