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Trump Mask, Suspicious Items Found In Stolen Truck After High Speed NH Chase

BARNSTEAD, N.H. (CBS) – Police say a man in New Hampshire planned an armed home invasion but was instead arrested following a high-speed chase. Officers found several suspicious items, including a Donald Trump mask, in the man's truck after he crashed into a snowbank and ran into the woods.

Barnstead Police received information that 30-year-old Michael Martel of Epson was coming to town with a gun. He was allegedly planning to break into a home and take back property that was used for collateral during a previous drug deal.

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Michael Martel. (Image Credit: Barnstead Police)

Police spotted Martel driving on Route 28 near Parade Road in Barnstead. When the officer tried to perform a traffic stop, Martel allegedly took off and reached speeds in excess of 100 MPH.

When Martel made a turn onto Bear Hill Road in Chichester, he crashed into a snowbank, got out of the truck and ran into the woods.

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A Donald Trump mask was found in a stolen truck. (Image Credit: Barnstead Police)

Several police departments set up a perimeter. A short time later Martel was arrested.

Police found that the 2006 GMC truck Martel was driving had been reported stolen from Concord earlier in the day.

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Police found suspicious items in a truck following a chase. (Image Credit: Barnstead Police)

Officers searched the truck and found several suspicious items. Black backpacks with bullets, the rubber Trump mask, bandannas, gloves, binoculars, bolt cutters, a drill, a GPS and other items were located.

Martel is facing several charges, including receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, and possession of burglarious tools. He was held on $10,000 cash bail and is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Laconia Court.

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