New Bedford Delivery Driver Fights Back in Second Robbery Attempt

A Domino's delivery driver fought off a would-be robber after dropping off an order in the North End of New Bedford Tuesday night.

Police Lt. Amos Melo tells WBSM News the 24-year-old delivery driver was walking back to his car after making a delivery to 334 Ashley Blvd when he was approached by a man with a box cutter. The man demanded money.

Instead of handing over cash, the driver kicked the would-be robber, causing him to flee. The driver stayed at the scene while he called police, aiding them in the investigation.

The suspect is described as a thin, middle-aged white male, about 5'6" with a scruffy beard.

Lt. Melo says that matches the description of the suspect in a Monday night robbery of a Domino's delivery driver at the Lord Phillips complex on Phillips Road in the far North End.

Police believe the robberies are connected.