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January 31, 2008

Suspect in fast-moving robberies arrested

The Cranston police think they’ve caught up with the fast-moving burglar who attempted to rob more than five businesses in quick succession last Friday and Sunday.

Gerald Capozzi, 37, of Cranston, faces two counts of first-degree robbery and four counts of second-degree robbery. He’s due in District Court today.

According to the Cranston police, the first report of a robbery was made Friday, Jan. 25, at about 3 p.m. at Park Avenue Liquors. As officers investigated that crime, another robbery was reported at Defusco’s Bakery.

Two days later, at about 5:15 p.m., Superior Bakery called the police, reporting a robbery, according to the Cranston police.

Less than 15 minutes later, Subway Sandwich Shop called in an attempted robbery. While officers were investigating these two robberies, a third complaint was called in – from Tim Hortons.

Then, on Wednesday, another robbery was reported. Descriptions of the suspect and vehicle were similar to the suspect and vehicle described in the other robberies.

Victims said the suspect was a white man, about 5’6” tall, wearing a blue, hooded sweatshirt and driving a white, two-door Pontiac.

The Cranston police sent the description out, and Warwick police responded with information on Gerald Capozzi as a possible suspect.

Capozzi was arrested Wednesday, shortly after the robbery was reported.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 11:36 AM | Permalink

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