Smithfield Police investigating armed robbery

May 25, 2018 11:27 am

By News Staff

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) – Police are investigating a robbery at a Speedway gas station early Friday morning in Smithfield.

Police responded to the Speedway located at 263 Putnam Pike around 4:30 a.m. for reports of an armed robbery.

According to Smithfield Police a white male suspect entered the store and brandished a black semi-automatic handgun before demanding money and cigarettes.

The suspect reportedly left the Speedway with approximately $80 in cash and several packs of cigarettes.

The suspect is described as a white male around 5’8” tall, 150 pounds, wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt, and dark pants and gloves.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to contact Smithfield Police Detectives division at (401) 231-2500.