Carjacking in Warwick—Police Seek Help From Public Locating Vehicle
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Warwick police are asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle reportedly involved in a carjacking in the city Saturday morning.
Police ask that people do not approach the vehicle if spotted, but instead call police (see below).
About Incident
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAccording to police, at approximately 9 am on Saturday, they responded to an armed robbery of a vehicle in the parking lot of the Joann Store located at 1500 Bald Hill Road.
A Warwick woman had just arrived at the store when she said she was approached by a white male subject who was described as being approximately 5’5” with a thin build. This male initially asked her if she needed help but then displayed a knife and demanded her vehicle.
The subject was successful in taking the vehicle, despite the woman resisting his demands -- and the intervention of a bystander who tried to help but instead was nearly struck by the suspect fleeing in the woman’s vehicle.
Neither the woman nor the bystander was injured.
The stolen vehicle is a gray 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport utility vehicle bearing Rhode Island registration XR-103.
Anyone who may see this vehicle, occupied or unoccupied, should not approach but instead call 911 immediately. The occupant(s) should be considered armed & dangerous.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Warwick Police Department at (401)468-4200. Anonymous information can also be left on the TIPS line at (401)722-8477(732-TIPS).
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