Fall River man arrested for armed robbery

By Jennifer Petracca

news@abc6.com

Fall River Police have arrested the suspect in an armed bank robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

21-year-old Samuel Brooks, of Fall River, entered the Bay Coast Bank on Pleasant Street around 12:30 p.m. and demanded money. Police say Brooks displayed a knife and fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Brooks was soon located a short distance from the bank. A vehicle associated with the suspect was also located in the area and will be investigated.

Police say no one was injured. Brooks is charged with Armed & Masked Robbery.

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