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The New Bedford Police Department is investigating two overnight robberies just minutes apart.
The first robbery occurred at Cumberland Farms at 540 Dartmouth Street, in Dartmouth at approximately 2:00am. That specific Cumberland Farms is open 24 hours.
While police were investigating that robbery and talking to the clerk and eyewitnesses, a call came in from dispatch that the 7-Eleven at 1024 Cove Road.
Units arrived at the 7-Eleven and talked to the clerk and eyewitnesses to get a description of the robber to see if it matched that of the robber at Cumberland Farms. The clerk stated that the robber held him up at knifepoint. This 7-Eleven is a frequent target of robberies, the last one being in May when the clerk was assaulted and left bloodied. You can read that story, and see photos and video here.
At this time, New Bedford Police Department has not released a description and confirmed that the two crimes were related. This is an ongoing story.
Carlos Pimental Felix photo.
UPDATE: “On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at approximately 1:59 a.m., members of the Dartmouth Police Department responded to a report of an unarmed robbery at the Cumberland Farms, located at #540 Dartmouth Street.
According to the clerk, a black male in this 30’s or 40’s with a thin build, wearing black jeans, a white t-shirt, and a black hat, reached over the counter and stole money from within the register. After taking the money, the male fled the store, and was last seen running towards New Bedford.
As a result of the incident, the clerk, who attempted to block the man from reaching into the register, was transported to the hospital, where they were treated for a hand injury.
Dartmouth Police detectives are currently in the process of reviewing video of the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is encouraged to contact the Dartmouth Police Department Investigative Services Unit at 508-910-1775.” -Dartmouth Police Department.
Video by Carlos Pimental Felix:
