Overview
- Police say the confrontation began on Bridge Street in Dracut and continued into Pelham, ending at the Ace Discount Cigarettes parking lot.
- When the 52-year-old victim exited the store, the suspect allegedly confronted her with a knife, and the victim ran back inside unharmed.
- Officers report the suspect slashed the victim’s tires before fleeing southbound on Bridge Street toward Massachusetts.
- Investigators say the suspect drove a newer Kia Optima with Massachusetts plates and is described as a Hispanic or Black woman in her 50s, about 5 feet 3 inches, wearing red leggings, a purple jacket and a knit hat.
- Police received the call around 11:21 a.m. Thursday, and no arrests have been announced as the search continues.