Weymouth police arrested Raphael Almeida Caldeira on Sunday after a reported robbery at the Walmart on Middle Street, officials said.
At about 11:40 a.m. on Oct. 18, officers responded to the Walmart at 740 Middle St. for a report of a robbery at the customer service desk. According to police, a man demanded money from an employee and made threatening statements when the employee tried to get help. The employee handed over the money. The man then left the store and fled in a black sedan, police said.
Investigators reviewed store surveillance video and used Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to identify a black Nissan Altima with Massachusetts registration 5PWC63 that matched the description and timing of the vehicle leaving the parking lot. The car was registered to Caldeira. Police said a recent booking photo of Caldeira showed him wearing a bright yellow hooded sweatshirt similar to one visible in the store footage…