Crime & Safety

Police Searching for Purse Snatcher

The theft occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The victim was reportedly hurt when she tried to chase after the thief.

Cranston Police are looking for this man, who allegedly involved a theft of a purse from a woman at the Atwood Avenue Stop and Shop on Thursday.

Police said the theft occurred just before 2:30 p.m. The victim reportedly chased the suspect and was hurt during her pursuit of the fleeing thief.

The man is described as a heavyset individual with dark hair and a chin strap style beard. He had a white crew neck T-Shirt and was seen driving a blue SUV, possibly a Toyota RAV4.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston Police Det. Paul Bessette at 401-477-5096 or Det. Donald Bucci at 401-477-5141.


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