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January 2, 2008

Robber in sunglasses, hood hits Cranston bank / Photo

CRANSTON -- A man disguised by a hat, hood, and sunglasses robbed the Citizens Bank Branch on Plainfield Pike today, getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police are investigating the robbery which occurred at about 2:45 p.m. According to Lt. Robert Quirk, the man did not show a weapon but demanded money from a teller. Police are not releasing the details of exactly what was said because of the pending investigation.

Quirk said the man was being in his late 20s, stocky and with a ruddy complexion and had disguised his identity with a black wig, gray hat and sunglasses. He was wearing dark sweatpants and a blue hooded sweatshirt.

After being handed a pouch with cash in it, the man was seen fleeing southbound through the bank parking lot. Police have released photos of the man captured by the bank’s security cameras and are asking anyone with any information to contact the detectives division at 477-5142 or 477-5000.

-- Journal staff writer Barbara Polichetti

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