Unidentified man injures clerk during Cumberland Farms robbery

Dartmouth, MA – This morning 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.

In addition, individuals can also submit an anonymous tip to the Dartmouth Police Department by using the tip411 alert system. To do so, simply open a text message and enter 847411 (tip411) in the “To” field. In the body of the text, enter DartmouthPD, type a space and then add your tip.