CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Concord, police have arrested a Tilton man and charged him with robbing a couple during the Christmas shopping season.

Police arrested 29-year-old Philip Riccioli on Friday and charged him with robbery. Police say he approached a couple Dec. 15 as they put their Christmas presents into their car. Police say he appeared to have a handgun when he grabbed one person and demanded money. Police say he left after getting some money.

Police say evidence collected at the scene led them to Riccioli.

—

Information from: New Hampshire Union Leader, http://www.unionleader.com

AP-ES-06-07-08 1051EDT