Crime & Safety

Cranston Cops Searching For Landscaping Equipment Thief

The thief stole a weed whacker, leaf blower and gas can, police said.

This thief stole landscaping equipment from a truck, police said.
This thief stole landscaping equipment from a truck, police said. (Courtesy of the Cranston Police Department)

CRANSTON, RI — The Cranston Police Department is searching for a man they say stole landscaping equipment from a truck early Sunday.

The crook struck shortly after 2:30 a.m. in Knightsville, police said, stealing a weed whacker, leaf blower and gas can from a parked truck, then walking off on Cranston Street.

The police department asked anyone with information about the theft to call the detective division at 401-942-2211.

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"You may also submit tips anonymously through our website at www.cranstonpoliceri.com, or by texting CRANSTONPD with your tip to 847411," the department said.

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