Fall River PD looking for suspect in alleged attempted robbery at gas station

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department is searching for a suspect after an armed robbery was reported at the Petrol Plus Food Market on Friday night.

According to police, it happened at approximately 8:10 p.m. on South Main Street.

According to the store employee, an unknown male entered the store, brandished a knife, and demanded money from the register.

Police said the cashier complied with his request and the suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a gray hoodie and black shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Division at 508-324-2796.