Police search for man suspected of cheating at Twin River

By News Staff

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State Police are searching for a man who fled security after being suspected of cheating at Twin River Casino.

Police say at around 6:50 a.m. Friday morning, security personnel attempted to approach the man about the suspected cheating. When the man saw them approaching, he fled out the casino through a parking lot and went into the woods. Police were unable to locate him after a search of the area.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10” to 5’11", with a heavy-set build. He has a black beard and was wearing a blue Kansas City Royal’s baseball hat. He also was wearing a light grey sweatshirt, a white t-shirt, and blue jeans.

Police say while running from the casino the suspect lost a shoe.

Anyone with information regarding the subject’s identity or whereabouts is asked to contact the Rhode Island State Police Detective Bureau at (401) 444-1012.

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