Police release photos seeking help identifying suspects from two separate robberies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Providence Police have released photos of two suspects they believe to be responsible for two separate robberies within the last two weeks.

The first robbery occurred on February 2 at AJ’s Pharmacy on Smith Street. The suspect in the photo showed a firearm to the pharmacist and demanded money and drugs. The suspect is described as a male between 5’9-6′ tall, wearing a white sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, multi-colored sneakers, with a black hat and black backpack.

The second robbery occurred on February 14 at Walgreens on Atwells Avenue. The suspect displayed a showed their firearm and demanded prescription drugs. The suspect is described as a white male, 6′ tall, wearing a green sweatshirt, black pants, tan boots with a tan backpack.

Anyone with information on either suspect should contact Detective Charles Matracia at 401-641-1918 or Detective Lieutenant Dennis O’Brien at 401-338-0302.