New Bedford police searching for bank robbery suspect

On January 22nd, the Bank 5 located at County St. and Rivet St. was robbed by a lone male. Later that evening, a second robbery occurred at the service desk at Stop and Shop on Dartmouth St.

In both robberies, the suspect claimed to have a gun but none was ever shown.

New Bedford Detectives have obtained warrants for Robert Dias, age 29, with a last known address on Purchase St. in the south end.

Anyone with information on the location of this male is asked to contact Det. William Sauve at 508-991-6300 ext. 130 or leave an ANONYMOUS tip at 508-961-4584.

In the case of an emergency, dial 911.