Suspect sought in frozen shrimp thefts

Daniel Kittredge

Posted 3/27/15

Cranston police are seeking a suspect in the theft of large amounts of frozen shrimp from the Stop & Shop at 204 Garfield Ave.

According to police, the suspect has on multiple occasions entered …

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Suspect sought in frozen shrimp thefts

SHRIMP THEFTS: This image taken from surveillance footage shows the suspect in a series of frozen shrimp thefts at a local supermarket.

(Photo courtesy of RI Most Wanted)

Posted Friday, March 27, 2015 12:52 pm

Daniel Kittredge

Cranston police are seeking a suspect in the theft of large amounts of frozen shrimp from the Stop & Shop at 204 Garfield Ave.

According to police, the suspect has on multiple occasions entered the store, concealed shrimp under his clothing and left without making any attempt to pay. It is suspected the thefts may be occurring at other stores as well.

The suspect is described as white male, standing between 5 feet, 10 inches and 6 feet tall, in his 20s or early 30s. He typically wears a knit hat, heavy jacket and dark pants.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or location is asked to contact Cranston police at 401-942-2211, ext. 5139.