One man has been arrested in connection with a Monday morning robbery in New Bedford.

Lt. Amos Melo says 23-year-old Manuel Vasquez of New Bedford was arrested on a charge of armed robbery for the robbery that took place at the Dairy Mart located at 4443 Acushnet Ave. around 10 a.m.

Detectives also found a bb gun which turned out to be the weapon that was used in the robbery.

Melo says they are still searching for a second male who was also involved in the robbery.

At one point K-9 units from New Bedford and surrounding towns were combing the area and a Massachusetts State Police helicopter was aiding in the search for the suspect.

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