Crime & Safety

Cranston Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint

Cranston police say the robbery happened at the Speedy Mart at 95 Warwick Ave. on Thursday night.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

CRANSTON, RI — A convenience store in Cranston was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday night, according to police.

Police said the robbery happened at the Speedy Mart at 95 Warwick Ave. around 9 p.m. According to police, the robber pulled out a gun, demanded cash from the store clerk, and left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211.

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