Barrington police are looking for information on the whereabouts of an East Providence man who allegedly robbed a Citizens Bank in town.
According to local police, Aaron M. Lapointe, of 803 Willett Ave., entered the Citizens Bank branch at 965 County Road (near the Barrington-East Providence town line) a little after 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, and handed one of the tellers a note.
Barrington police are looking for information on the whereabouts of Aaron M. Lapointe (shown).
Mr. Lapointe, who was reportedly known to the tellers inside the bank, left the branch with an undetermined amount of cash. Bank officials quickly called the police who responded to the scene at 3:45 p.m. and spoke with witnesses.
Police said Mr. Lapointe has been known to stay with his girlfriend, who lives at 32 Henry St., in Cranston. He is also known to routinely travel around the state using the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.
“He frequents Kennedy Plaza and the City of Newport via bus,” stated the release.
Anyone who has seen Mr. Lapointe or who knows of his whereabouts should call Barrington police at 401-437-3930. The confidential police tip line is 401-437-3933.