Providence Liquor Store Robbed at Gunpoint and Carjacking Reported at Cumberland Farms Tuesday Night
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
A Providence liquor store was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday night.
Police are also investigating a report of a carjacking at a Cumberland Farms on Branch Avenue.
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GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTShortly before 8 PM on Tuesday, police responded to a call for an armed robbery at Union Liquors at 558 Admiral Street.
The victim told police that a man came into the store, pulled out what appeared to be a black handgun, and demanded the store’s money.
The suspect took the money and then fled on foot, according to the victim.
Providence police then received a call after 10 PM for a report of a robbery at the Cumberland Farms at 744 Branch Avenue.
The victim told police he was in his car about to get gas, when a male approached him and tried to get in his vehicle.
According to police, the victim said the suspect then flashed what appeared to be a firearm. The victim said the suspect was able to get into his car and drive off.
Police are currently investigating both incidents.
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