Press Release
Fairhaven Police responded to a reported armed robbery that occurred at the Friendly Farm convenience store, located at 121 Sconticut Neck Road. Just after 12:30 pm on Monday 1/29, a white male entered the store brandishing a large knife. The suspect demanded money from the clerk while brandishing the knife. He then fled from the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect partially concealed his face with his sweatshirt prior to entering the store. He is described as a white male in his mid twenties, approximately 140 pounds, 5’2” to 5’4” in height, wearing a grey sweatshirt over a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a black ball cap. The knife used by the suspect is described as a large hunting style knife.
The entire incident was captured on video surveillance. No one was injured during the robbery.
If anyone has any information about this case or if anyone recognizes the suspect, they are encouraged to please contact Fairhaven Police Detectives at 508-997-7421. Callers can remain anonymous.
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