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Last night at approximately 6pm a 36 yr. old New Bedford resident was carjacked and robbed in the area of Kempton and County St. she was not harmed.
The woman was exiting a business when she saw a male near her car. He said to her, “do you recognize me?” and then pulled out a sharp object and ordered her into her car.
He then got into the passenger seat and told her to drive.
The woman believes she may have gone to High School with the suspect.
He then made her drive her vehicle for several blocks before telling her to pull over. He demanded her pocketbook at which time she exited her car and ran from the scene. She was able to flag down a passerby in the area of County and Sycamore St. and ask for help.
The suspect fled the area in the victim’s car. Taken was her pocketbook and cell phone.
Approximately 20 minutes later the victim’s auto was spotted parked on Mill St. east of County St. by a uniformed officer searching the area. It has been towed to the north end police station and will be processed for evidence.
Description:
Hispanic male in his 30’s
Approx. 5-9 and 170 lbs
Wearing a black coat and black knit hat
If you have information contact the New Bedford Police at (508) 991-6300 or anonymously at 508-961-4584.
