Providence police search for man accused of robbing pawn shop
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence police said Friday they are searching for a man accused of robbing a pawn shop earlier this week.
The incident happened just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fall River Pawn Brokers on Elmwood Avenue.
Police said the man entered the pawn shop, pulled out a gun, and stole $7,000 worth of jewelry before fleeing.
Witnesses described the person to officers as a light skinned man who’s about 6 feet tall with an average build and a dark colored beard and mustache.
During the robbery, police said he was seen wearing blue jeans, a grey quarter zip sweatshirt, light brown work boots, a Gucci hat, and spoke a Spanish accent.
Anyone with information about the man’s identity should call Providence Police Det. Matthew Pine at 401-243-6366.
