Two New Bedford convenience stores robbed Sunday

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new-bedford-roberyUPDATE: On Tuesday afternoon MSP Trooper David Reis along with New Bedford Detective Al Silva located a white Nissan Altima suspected in an attempted and completed robbery Sunday night.

The male suspect was seen leaving a motel in Dartmouth and getting into the vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident.

Scheduled to be arraigned this morning in New Bedford district court:

Donald Jordan age 40 of State Rd is being charged with;

  • Armed assault with intent to rob (Luk Oil)
  • Armed robbery (7-11)

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On Sunday evening at approximately 9pm downtown units responded to Luk Oil at 1800 Purchase St. regarding a panic alarm. Upon arrival they learned that a robbery attempt had taken place and the suspect fled on foot easterly on Linden St. then south on County St. The clerk was not harmed and he refused to give the culprit any money.

The suspect entered the store and had an object wrapped inside of a plastic bag that he was carrying. When the victim refused to hand over the money, the culprit fled the store.

Description: White male/approx. 5-10/grey sweatpants/light bluish green sweatshirt/black knit hat/black ski mask.

3 ½ hours later, the 7-11 at 489 Rockdale Ave. was robbed. The clerk was not harmed. The suspect entered the store with an object wrapped inside a large sock like material and demanded money.

He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. He may have fled in a white Nissan Altima that was seen in the area just prior to the robbery. The vehicle did not have a front license plate and appeared to be missing it’s inspection sticker.

Description: White male/approx. 5-7 to 5-9/light colored pants/light colored sweatshirt /black ski mask.

There are strong similarities in both these incidents and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Macaila Saunders at 508-991-6300 ext.128. An anonymous tip may also be left at 508-961-4584.

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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