New Bedford Police say a woman was robbed while waiting for a bus Wednesday night.

Lt. Amos Melo says the 19-year-old woman was waiting for the bus near her home on the 1100 block of Acushnet Ave. around 6:19 p.m. when a man showed a knife and pushed her while grabbing her purse.

The purse contained the woman's cell phone, house keys and a small amount of cash.

Melo says the victim wasn't injured and was unable to provide a description of the man.

The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 508-991-6350 or the anonymous tip line at 508-992-7463 or e-mail tip@newbedfordpd.com.

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