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On May 2, at approximately 9 p.m., New Bedford police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Walgreens on Cove Rd. Officers were advised that the suspect fled the store on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of cash and used hypodermic needles to threaten the cashier.
After reviewing security footage and conducting an investigation Detectives arrested Steven Viera, 43, 61 County St., Apt. #2 on May 4. He is charged with armed robbery and uttering threats. Detective Brian Rei led the investigation.
If you have any information on criminal activity in your community, the New Bedford Police Dept. wants to hear from you. You can leave an anonymous tip on our voicemail at (508) 991-6300 Ext. 1.
