Rochester man nabbed in city burglary try

Stephen R. Reagan Jr (Rochester Police photo)

ROCHESTER - A Rochester man was arrested on Monday after police say he and another man tried to steal from a Hussey Street home.

Stephen R. Reagan Jr., 21, a transient, was charged with attempted burglary. He also had an outstanding warrant with Rochester police for theft.

The incident began when Rochester police responded to Hussey Street concerning a report that two men were in the neighborhood acting suspiciously around 10:30 a.m.

Officers learned there had been an attempted burglary at a home, but did not locate any suspects.

However, around 2:30 that afternoon officers saw two men matching the description given them earlier.

Reagan was held on $5,000 cash bail on the felony attempted burglary charge, and will be arraigned today at Strafford County Superior Court.

The second suspect was not charged, police said.

Tipsters with information about this crime are encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128, or call anonymously to the Rochester Crimeline at 603-335-6500. Rewards may be given for information leading to an arrest. Tipsters can also text the Rochester Crimeline at Crimes (274637); In the body of the text, simply write TEXT4CASH followed by your tip.