Crime & Safety

Police Looking for Armed Robber

Johnston Police are looking for the public's help identifying this man, who robbed the Petroil gas station on Plainfield Pike.

Johnston Police are looking for a man who they say robbed the Petroil gas station on Plainfield Pike on Jan. 19.

According to police, the man is described as standing about five feet, 10 inches tall and was wearing a dark bomber style leather jacket and a greenish winter hat with fur on the inside. 

The man is likely in his 20s and had a slim build with a slight mustache.

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Police said the man is believed to have fled the scene in an older gold Toyota Camry with a moon roof.

If you have any information, call Johnston Police at 401-231-8100.

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