Fall River Police arrest and charge wanted man for larceny

6 hours ago

Cate Hanewich,

Brandon Andrade booking photo. (courtesy: Fall River Police Department)

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said a man with multiple warrants was arrested after he allegedly stole a purse in August.

34-year-old Brandon Andrade was charged with larceny from a building.

In a Facebook post Monday, Faneek’s Coney Island restaurant said it had dealt with a number of issues in recent weeks in addition to the stolen purse.

Police said the alleged act occurred on Aug. 31 and the suspect was arrested for larceny and several warrants on Sept. 2.

This was the only call police had taken recently in relation to the restaurant, a spokesperson said.

Police said Andrade had warrants for possession with intent to distribute of Class A drug, breaking and entering to a vehicle for a felony during daytime, and larceny under $1,200.