Crime & Safety

Police Seek ID of Wallet Thieves

A man and woman stole a wallet from a Job Lot shopper before hopping on a RIPTA bus and leaving the area.

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CRANSTON, RI—Cranston Police are attempting to identify a man and woman who allegedly stole a wallet from a woman at a local store recently.

Police released pictures of the suspects on Sunday and said that the two were seen leaving the Ocean State Job Lot on Elmwood Avenue after stealing the wallet and getting on a Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority Bus.

The photos, dated May 19, show the suspects leaving the store separately. 

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If you have any information, call Cranston Police Det. Joseph Hopkins at 401-942-2211. You can also contact police anonymously through TipSoft. 

Suspect 1
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Suspect 2
Photo Courtesy: Cranston Police Department

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