New Bedford man robbed for his watch on County Street

A 43-year-old New Bedford man was charged with armed robbery after stealing a digital watch from another man Thursday at 4:39pm at County and Grinnell Streets.

Joao J. Reverdes, 43, of New Bedford, was armed with a knife when he stole the watch, the victim told police. Police have been unable to locate the watch or the knife used in the incident.