New Bedford Police Hunt For Armed Robber

A man armed with a kitchen knife held up the J-&-L Market on Maxfield Street. 

According to police, the man walked into the store Tuesday morning with a tee shirt over his head, with holes cut out for his eyes. 

A clerk handed over some cash, and the suspect was seen running thru some back yards in a westerly direction towards Cedar Street. No one was hurt.  The knife and tee shirt was found nearby. 

The robber is described as a light skinned maile, about 5-9 with long hair.  He was wearing black pants with tan boots.

Anyone with information should contact Det. Michael Carrier at 508 991-6300, ext 114.