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Police are investigating a reported armed robbery early Thursday at the 7-11 at 1024 Cove Road.
The clerk told police that a man entered the store, which was empty at the time, wearing a hooded shirt and a partial ski mask, exposing just a portion of his eyes and nose.
The male asked to purchase cigarettes and when the clerk turned back around, the suspect stated that he had a gun in his shirt pocket and demanded money from the register.
The clerk handed him a small amount of money before leaving the store. No injuries were reported in the incident, which happened at about 2:37 a.m.
New Bedford police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 508-991-6350 or the anonymous tip line at 508-992-7463 or e-mail tip@newbedfordpd.com.
