Crime & Safety

Police Looking for Fake Prescription Suspect

Have you seen this woman, or do you know who she is?

Johnston Police said she attempted to pass a false prescription for 180 Oxycodone tablets at the CVS Pharmacy on Plainfield Street on Saturday.

Police said the prescription was stolen from a doctor at New England Orthopedic.

The woman is described as being between 25 and 35 with long brown hair. She was wearing a grey T-shirt. No car was seen.

If you have any information, call Johnston Police at 401-231-4210 ext. 3146. Det. Anthony Sasso is leading the investigation.


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