At just after 6:30 pm on Tuesday, the Mattapoisett Police Department received a call from a woman on North Street who reported a robbery involving a man who allegedly brandished a firearm. The party reported the man fled the scene in a black Nissan Altima headed south on North Street, possibly towards Interstate-195. The vehicle is registered to a party with an East Wareham address. Items stolen included a purse, wallet and backpack.
Police departments in the area were notified of the incident and asked to be on the lookout for the vehicle and included a description of the firearm, a black “AK” style firearm.
At 7:15 pm, the New Bedford Police Department observed the vehicle turning onto I-195 headed eastbound toward Fairhaven. The vehicle was stopped on the interstate highway in Fairhaven.
Fairhaven, New Bedford and State Police departments assisted Mattapoisett with the apprehension. Three suspects were arrested and transported to the Mattapoisett Police Department.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
By Paul Lopes