Fairhaven Police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Valero gas station on the corner of Route 6 and Bridge Street just after 9:30pm Wednesday night. When officers arrived they informed by the victim that a male party entered the store and demanded money. The victim opened the cash register and the robber reached into the drawer and grabbed some money, then fled from the store. The victim followed the suspect and watched as he fled on foot, eastbound on Bridge Street.
No weapon was brandished during the robbery. The victim described the robber as a 6 foot white male, approximately 20 to 25 years of age, with shoulder length brown hair, light colored eyes and a tattoo on his right forearm. The perpetrator was wearing blue shorts and a green colored t-shirt, which he had pulled over his face during the robbery. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Any video surveillance or photographs will be released when they become available. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Fairhaven Police Detectives at 508-997-7421. Callers can remain anonymous.