One arrested, one on run in burglary at former Milton Road sports bar

Jason Laskey (Rochester Police photo)

ROCHESTER - A Rochester man has been arrested and another suspect is being sought in a Thursday burglary at the former Gary's Sports Bar on Milton Road.

Jason Laskey, 42, of Lafayette Street was charged with burglary and resisting arrest/detention.

Police first responded to the former sports tavern around 8:15 a.m. for a burglary alarm activation.

Upon arrival, Police noticed two males running from the scene. After a brief foot pursuit, Laskey was taken into custody, but the second suspect got away. A New Hampshire State Police K9 unit responded to assist, however the track went cold.

Laskey was released on personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to be arraigned next month.

If anyone has information regarding the second person of interest in this incident, please call the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128 case #19-604-AR. Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.