ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Local authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a troubling disturbance inside a local supermarket earlier this week.
According to the Attleboro Police Department, a man entered the Market Basket located at 1200 Newport Avenue in Attleboro on the evening of Monday, September 29, 2026, at approximately 7:18 PM. While inside the store, the individual allegedly targeted and aggressively approached three female customers.
Incident & Escape Details
- Timeframe: The suspect entered the store at around 7:18 PM and fled the area approximately 30 minutes later, around 7:48 PM.
- Flight Path: He was last seen escaping south on a bicycle along Newport Avenue (Route 1A), heading toward the Pawtucket, Rhode Island border.
Suspect Description
Police have released surveillance images of the suspect and describe him as:
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- Physical Description: A bearded Black or Hispanic male, estimated to be in his 20s to early 30s, approximately 5’5″ tall with a medium build.
- Attire: A navy-blue hooded sweatshirt featuring a white whale logo with the word “Nantucket” across the front, paired with charcoal gray sweatpants, a black and white mesh baseball cap, and light gray sneakers.
How You Can Help
If you recognize the suspect, were in the store during the incident, or have any details regarding his identity or whereabouts, please reach out to local investigators immediately:
- Contact Officer: Detective Keith Shepard, Attleboro Police Department
- Direct Line:774-203-1884
- Reference Case Number:#26-82142
