Man attempts armed robbery at four stores in one night

Man attempts armed robbery at four stores in one night

by NBC 10 NEWS

The Providence Police Department says a man suspected to be behind a string of attempted robberies has been arrested.

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Three of the attempted robberies took place in Providence and one took place in East Providence.

The department said the Providence robberies took place at 775 Cranston St, 5 Elmwood, 49 Elmwood.

Then there was a robbery attempt at the Four Corners Market on Warren Avenue.

The department says the suspect was arrested at the Chad Brown Housing Complex, where he is a resident.

The Providence police say investigators had a description of the suspect and a vehicle.

Col. Oscar Perez praised his officers for their diligent work in identifying the suspect.

A man attempted an armed robbery at four separate stores Thursday night. (WJAR)
A man attempted an armed robbery at four separate stores Thursday night. (WJAR)