Crime & Safety

Cigarette Thief Sought by Police

Can you help Cranston Police identify this man?

Cranston Police are searching for a man who allegedly walked into the Broad Street CVS and stole 19 cartons of cigarettes.

The suspect reportedly walked behind the counter and grabbed the items before fleeing the store.

Police said the man is described as standing about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing between 160 and 180 pounds and was wearing a dark hoodie and a bandanna covering his face. He was wearing gloves and untied white sneakers with the tongue out and a stripe on the side.

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The man left the store in a Toyota Solar with Rhode Island plates.

If you have any information contact Cranston Police at 401-942-2211 ext. 5066.

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