Providence police searching for man wanted for armed robbery and assault

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department is asking the public for help in the search for a man wanted for armed robbery and felony assault.

Shamar Leggette was accused of robbing and shooting a man on Atwells Avenue on Aug. 7 of this year.

Police added that Leggette also has an active arrest warrant for robbery out of New York City.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call the Providence Police Department at 401-952-4629 or 401-658-6277.