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New Bedford Man Arrested on Larceny

According to CBS 12 in Providence, a New Bedford man wanted on larceny and robbery charges was arrested Sunday in Dartmouth.

 

Police said they responded to the Dartmouth Mall around 1:20 P.M. after 28 year old Jesus Torres, a known larceny suspect, was sighted. Torres was seen running toward Lowe's as officers arrived on scene, according to police. After attempts to make contact with Torres failed, he fled inside the store. Police said they placed the store on lockdown as they searched for Torres, who was found hiding among boxes and placed under arrest.

 

Torres was charged with larceny over $1,200, resisting arrest, and three counts of shoplifting. Police also said he had seven outstanding warrants related to larceny and robbery.

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