Man Pepper Sprays Pregnant Woman, Attempts to Rob Her

Fall River Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying a male that is wanted for assaulting a 22-year-old pregnant female with pepper spray and attempted to rob her.

The incident took place on Monday at approximately 3:50 p.m. The victim left an ATM at the Bank of  America 10 North Main St. where she withdrew money and was walking home along Durfee St. She stated to police that a male approached her demanding her money. She was able to push him away but was then sprayed with a chemical believed to be pepper spray. She also stated that she noticed this male was at the ATM earlier while she was conducting a transaction. She was transported to Charlton Memorial Hospital to be treated for coming into contact with pepper spray. The suspect was not able to obtain any money from the victim.

Attached are video surveillance photos of the suspect police are asking for help identifying. All information can be called in to Det. Thomas Chace assigned to the FRPD Major Crimes Division at 508-324-2796.  Information can also be called into the anonymous TIPS line at 508-672-TIPS (8477).

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