Two from Fall River arrested in connection with armed robbery

Two city residents have been arrested concerning a recent armed robbery.

According to Captain Barden Castro, on Sunday, October 17, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Fall River Police Uniform Division Officers responded to the 7 Days Food Market, 164 Durfee Street. Reports were that a masked man entered the business armed with a handgun, demanded money from the clerk, and was able to flee the scene with an undetermined amount of money.

Since that armed robbery, detectives assigned to the Major Crimes Division have been working to locate the suspect. Following various leads, and with assistance of Massachusetts State Police, the suspect was identified as 37-year-old Nelson Coelho. Investigators were able to locate Coelho at a residence in the 200 block of Pine Street in Fall River yesterday afternoon at 4:15 p.m.. It was also learned that 42-year-old Samuel Lozano was involved in the robbery of the 7 Days Food Market.

Samuel Lozano was placed under arrest and will be charged with Armed Robbery while Masked. He was also served with an outstanding warrant.

Nelson Coelho was placed under arrest and will be charged with Armed Robbery while Masked, Breaking and Entering Misdemeanor (2 counts), and Trespass (2 counts).

Castro stated that no photos of the suspect were available.