A quick stop on a North End street turned ugly early Saturday morning when a man was robbed and stabbed after parking his car in New Bedford, according to police. Investigators say the victim had just parked on Phillips Avenue when a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt walked up, asked for money, and then, after being told there was none, allegedly lunged at him with a sharp object.
The victim was left with minor cuts to his left hand and abdomen before the attacker grabbed his wallet and took off. Police say the injuries were not life-threatening, but the suspect was gone by the time officers arrived.
What officials say
According to Boston 25 News, officers responded to Phillips Avenue between Acushnet Avenue and North Front Street. Police described the suspect as a male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. Boston 25 reports that the incident happened early Saturday and that the victim’s injuries were described as minor while the suspect fled with the man’s wallet.
How to contact police
The New Bedford Police Department lists an anonymous tip line at (508) 961-4584, along with an online submission form where residents can share camera footage or other information. The New Bedford Police Department asks residents to call 911 for emergencies and to use the tip line and online form for non-emergency reporting that could help investigators.
Where this fits
Recent local data shows robbery and aggravated assault numbers fell in New Bedford last year, even as reports categorized as “shots fired” went up, a combination city officials say makes it harder to set enforcement priorities. The New Bedford Light reported that overall violent crime dropped in 2024, even while some forms of violence continued to worry residents and law enforcement.
This is a developing story. Police have not announced any arrests. Anyone with information is asked to contact New Bedford police through the anonymous tip line or the online submission form.
