Cranston Police seek suspect in purse snatching

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CRANSTON, R.I. WLNE – Police are searching for a suspect in a Cranston purse snatching case.

Cranston Police are attempting to locate Tyrell Rivera Carpenter, 19, of Providence, in connection with a larceny on March 21st at the Walmart located on Plainfield Pike in Cranston.

Police said the Rivera Carpenter is suspected of stealing a purse from an 86-year-old woman while shopping at the location.

Anyone with information on Rivera Carpenter’s whereabouts is asked to contact Cranston Police Detective Jon Nelson at 401-477-5150.

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