On February 23, 2026, at approximately 6:02 p.m., Rochester Police responded to Subway on North Main Street for a report of an attempted robbery.

A male entered the store with his face covered and demanded money from the clerk. The male appeared as though he had something in his pocket during the incident; however, when the clerk refused to give him any money, he left the store on foot in an unknown direction. The male was described as wearing a blue plaid coat, black hat, and a white scarf covering his face. A search of the area did not yield any results at that time.

While still investigating the Subway incident, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Rochester Police responded to the Shell gas station on Farmington Road for a report of another robbery. It was reported that a male entered the store, approached the counter, and demanded money from the register. The male obtained an undisclosed amount of money and then left the store in the direction of Little Falls Bridge Road. The male was described exactly like the male at Subway earlier that evening, wearing a blue plaid coat, black hat, and a white scarf covering his face.

With the assistance of New Hampshire State Police, a K-9 track was conducted for the suspect. The Rollinsford Police Department also assisted by deploying a drone to check the area. With the help of both agencies and the quick response of officers, police were able to locate the suspect fleeing the area along the old railroad bed. Officers also received a tip from a snowmobiler reporting a person walking on the trail behind the Ford dealership on Farmington Road, which helped direct officers to the suspect’s location. The suspect was ultimately located in the wood line next to the Ford dealership, wearing the same clothing described above.

Jarrod Hoage, 34, of New Durham, New Hampshire, was arrested on two counts of robbery. Hoage has an arraignment scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the 7th Circuit District Court in Rochester.

All aspects of this incident remain under investigation. Anyone who may have information that could assist in the investigation is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department at (603) 330-7128.