Police Log

By Daniel Kittredge
Posted 7/6/16

Probe of Rolfe Square vandalism continues Police continue to investigate a rash of spray paint vandalism along Rolfe Square late last week. Capt. Karen Guilbeault, commander of the Cranston Police Department Detective Division, on

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Probe of Rolfe Square vandalism continues

Police continue to investigate a rash of spray paint vandalism along Rolfe Square late last week.

Capt. Karen Guilbeault, commander of the Cranston Police Department Detective Division, on Tuesday said the graffiti was found on “multiple businesses.” Detectives are working to locate any possible video recording of the incidents.

The Cranston Public Library’s Auburn Branch, U.S. Post Office, Touro Fraternal Association, and Church of the Ascension were among the locations targeted, with the vandalism varied in content.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the case to call 401-942-2211.

Police seek suspect in ‘skimmed’ card case

The public’s help is being sought in identifying a man who police say used a “skimmed” credit card to purchase gift cards at multiple locations in the city.

In a message posted on social media, police indicated the victim in the case is still in possession of the card. Nonetheless, the suspect – described as a white male with closely cropped blonde hair – used the card’s information to make purchases at the Kmart, Game Stop and Stop & Shop in the Parkade and the Stop & Shop on Atwood Avenue.

Images of the suspect were circulated along with the social media message. Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact Detective Paul Bessette at 401-477-5096, or submit an anonymous tip via the department’s website, cranstonpoliceri.com.

Detective aids dog in need of home

Cranston Detective Paula Duffy has taken on a new case – finding a home, and getting some needed medical attention, for an American bulldog in need.

The dog, Clyde, has “had a tough go of it,” according to a social media message shared by police.

“This gentle giant unfortunately lived the first five years of his life in a very small crate that rendered him unable to stand up,” it reads. “On top of that, he was locked away in a basement away from any form of meaningful human contact.”

Cylde does require surgery as a result of his abuse, and a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to provide financial support (gofundme.com/2c5afcpw). Proceeds will go to the non-profit American Bulldog Rescue (americanbulldogrescue.org) to provide for Clyde’s care.

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