Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Police: Mass. fugitive seen in Oregon
BOSTON -- A fugitive wanted after allegedly terrorizing and sexually assaulting a 61-year-old Winchendon woman last year has been spotted in Oregon.
State police said Wednesday that 36-year-old Michael Bresnahan, one of Massachusetts Most Wanted fugitives, was seen Saturday buying camping gear at a Walmart in Springfield, Ore.
Police confirmed it was Bresnahan using an image taken from a Walmart security camera.
Police say he was later seen hitchhiking on a local highway.
They say Bresnahan frequents truck stops and may hitchhike with truck drivers.
Police say Bresnahan broke into his alleged victim's house last August and used a knife to hold her hostage for more than two hours while assaulting her.
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