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Man wanted for 3 unarmed holdups

Vidinha labeled one of top ten wanted fugitives

Updated: Tuesday, 05 Feb 2013, 2:36 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 05 Feb 2013, 2:36 PM EST

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) -- Fall River Police are looking for a man accused of robbing three businesses in the past month -- without showing any weapons. He's now on the city's Top Ten Most Wanted list.

Steven Vidinha, 33, is suspected in holdups at these locations:

  • Tedeschi's Food Mart, East Main Street, Fall River: Jan. 17
  • Hallmark, Somerset Plaza, Somerset: Jan. 18
  • Mr. Peepers Ice Cream, GAR Highway, Swansea: Jan. 19

In each case, a man matching Vidinha's description ordered employees to give him cash, while keeping his hand inside his jacket pocket, police confirmed.

He's charged with unarmed robbery and larceny in these holdups.

Vidinha also has warrants for his arrest in Brockton, Waltham and Stoughton.

Copyright WPRI 12


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