Crime & Safety
Cranston: White-Gloved Robber Strikes Again?
Cranston police believe a man who robbed the 7-Eleven on June 2 came back and robbed it again Saturday shortly after he held up the Mobile.

CRANSTON, RI — Cranston police believe the man who robbed the 7-Eleven on June 2 came back and robbed it again Saturday morning. He also held up the Mobile gas station Saturday around 3:44 a.m. He allegedly showed the clerks a black gun. He was caught on camera but covered his face. Police are hoping someone might recognize him nonetheless. On June 2, he was wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants and white gloves, police said.
He used a blue bandana to cover his face.
Maj. Todd Patalano said there are similarities in all three cases. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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