Fall River police looking for Wednesday armed robbery suspects

On Wednesday February 21 at approximately 8:00 p.m., The Fall River Police responded to Stop & Save Convenience located at 345 Robeson Street in regard to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, responding Officer Thomas DeMello spoke with the victim who stated that he was just “pepper” sprayed by a suspect and explained that cigarettes were stolen. No money was obtained during the commission of the crime.

After interviewing the victim, Officer DeMello identified that the store was equipped with video surveillance. From that video surveillance several screen captures were generated. The Fall River Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects pictured in these screen captures.

Suspect #1: black male, 19-21 years of age, 5’7-5’9 thin build, small amount of facial hair on chin, wearing black pants, black jacket, grey Patriots hoodie, red and blue flat brim cap, black Nike Jordan style sneakers with white soles and red laces. This suspect pepper sprayed the clerk and stole Newport cigarettes.

Suspect#2: black male, thin build 19-21 years of age, 6′- 6’1, black hoodie, grey sweatpantss, black sneakers. This suspect appears to be the lookout.

Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Detective Larry Ferreira of the FRPD Major Crimes Division at 508-324-2796. Anonymous TIPS are also accepted through our TIP line @ 508-672-TIPS and also Facebook Messenger.