West Warwick police searching for man accused of stealing hedge trimmers

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The West Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man they say is suspected of larceny.

According to police, on September 9, of this year, a man allegedly stole two pairs of hedge trimmers from R.I. Grinding Service on East Greenwich Avenue.

Officials say the man took the two pairs of trimmers from a store shelf while the business owner was distracted and left the store without paying for them.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect fleeing the area in a white BMW SUV.

The West Warwick Police Department shared this photo of the car a suspected thief fled in after stealing two pairs of hedge trimmers.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the theft is urged to contact Detective Brendon Pearson at 401-827-9044.