Fall River Police investigating two robberies that took place within hours of each other

Fall River Police are investigating two robberies that took place less than two hours apart on Sunday.

According to Sergeant Moses Pereira, just before 3:00 p.m., Officer Anoush Alemian responded to Star Market located at 317 Bank Street in response to a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, Officer Alemian met with the store clerk who advised her that a white male entered the store, brandished a weapon, and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied with his demands and the suspect fled the area on foot.

Just after 4:00 p.m., Officer Domingas Gomes responded to Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1512 South Main Street in response to an unarmed robbery. Upon arrival, Officer Gomes met with the store employee who indicated that an unknown white male approached her register and produced a note demanding money. The clerk complied with the suspects demands and the male fled the area on a bicycle which he stole while exiting the store.

Sergeant Pereira stated that the two incidents do not appear to be connected.

Anyone with information regarding either of these incidents is asked to contact the Major Crimes Division at 508-324-2796. Information can also be provided anonymously at 508-672-TIPS (8477).