MANCHESTER, NH – Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Thomas Ford Jr., 20, last known to live on Grandview Drive in Hooksett. Ford is wanted in connection with a brutal attack Wednesday afternoon of Young Hun Yun, 81, owner of Han’s Food Mart.
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At about 1 p.m on Sept. 7 Manchester Police responded to a 911 call for an assault in progress at the neighborhood market, located at 353 Maple St. Once Officers arrived, they came upon Yun was bloodied and had obviously been assaulted, and was somewhat disoriented. However, he was able to describe his assailant as a white male approximately 5-foot-10 with a thin build wearing a gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt with black sweatpants. Upon further investigation it was learned that an armed robbery had also occurred.
Yun was taken to Elliot Hospital where he was being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was listed in “good” condition Wednesday night.
Detectives working on the case developed leads and issued active warrants for Ford late Wednesday, for armed robbery as well as first-degree assault. Due to the nature of events, police say Ford should be considered armed and dangerous.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Ford or with any further information should contact the Manchester Police Department 603-668-8711 and/or the Detective Division at 603-792-5500. You can also contact Manchester Police Crimeline at 624-4040 or provide an anonymous tip online.
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