1 of 2 suspects arrested in New Bedford bank robbery

By Jennifer Petracca

news@abc6.com

Police have arrested one of the suspects involved in the robbery of the New Bedford Credit Union Tuesday morning.

33-year-old Jesse James Hamel of New Bedford was taken into custody at a home near the intersection of North and Foster Streets.

Hamel entered the New Bedford Credit Union on Purchase Street around 9:30 a.m. demanding money. No weapon was shown.

Police say he then fled and joined a black male in the parking lot. Both ran together on Maxfield Street before splitting up.

Police say Hamel suffered a medical emergency and is currently being treated at St. Luke’s Hospital. He is being charged with a count of Unarmed Robbery.

Anyone with information on the second suspect is asked to contact Det. Michael Carrier at (508) 991-6300 ext. 114. Or leave an anonymous tip at (508) 961-4584.

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