New Bedford Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say was involved in three separate robberies occurring in the city’s North End within the last month.

The robberies occurred on April 29 and May 12, at the Walgreens at the corner of Tarkiln Hill Road and Acushnet Avenue, and then at the St. Anne’s Credit Union at 3087 Acushnet Avenue.

Police say the suspect is a white male, approximately 5-9 and heavyset with a medium complexion. They say he is known to produce a black firearm, and provide notes demanding money. During each robbery, the suspect was masked and wearing gray sweatpants, black zipped sweatshirt with a white t-shirt underneath, and a black skull cap.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Bedford Police Major Crimes Division at (508) 991-6300 ext. 79502.

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