Warwick Police seek brazen laptop thief

Courtesy of the Warwick Police Department.

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com

WARWICK, R.I. – Police are seeking the public’s help on Tuesday, to identify a man wanted for stealing a laptop right out of the display case.

According to police, a HP Manhattan Gold touch-screen was stolen from the Wal-Mart located on Post Road, after surveillance footage showed a man prying the laptop from the display case.

Officers are searching for a white male, who was last seen wearing an orange sweater and black sweatpants.

The stolen laptop is valued at around $539.

Anyone with information leading to the identification and apprehension of the suspect is encouraged to call the Warwick Police Department at 401-468-4200.

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