Would-be robber tries to pepper-spray workers, ends up spraying himself

A Manchester man was arrested for an alleged shoplifting after good Samaritans intervened.Police say 37-year-old Nicholas Dupras tried to steal several food items from the Hannaford on John E. Devine Drive just after 3 p.m. Friday.Authorities say Dupras tried to pepper-spray staff members when he was confronted, but only sprayed himself because he was tackled by bystanders as he reached for the spray.Dupras is charged with unarmed robbery in the incident. He was also arrested on warrants for armed robbery and theft.

A Manchester man was arrested for an alleged shoplifting after good Samaritans intervened.

Police say 37-year-old Nicholas Dupras tried to steal several food items from the Hannaford on John E. Devine Drive just after 3 p.m. Friday.


Authorities say Dupras tried to pepper-spray staff members when he was confronted, but only sprayed himself because he was tackled by bystanders as he reached for the spray.

Dupras is charged with unarmed robbery in the incident. He was also arrested on warrants for armed robbery and theft.