Smith uses a comment he overheard in the grocery store to remind retailers that their job is to inspire buying behavior, not just sell.
Suspect remains at large in RI armed robbery
Police in Rhode Island are still looking for the 21-year-old man they say took part in an armed robbery at a Providence pawn shop earlier this fall that left the owner with life-threatening injuries.
Providence, R.I.--Police are still searching for a suspect who escaped after allegedly being involved in an armed robbery and shooting at a Providence pawn shop in October.
All three men have been indicted on one count of first degree robbery, conspiracy, discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of possession of a firearm while committing a crime of violence.
Isom has an additional indictment against him, related to a separate incident in Providence in September.
McLean and Dorsey, both of whom police said were shot by the pawn shop owner, who exchanged gunfire with the suspects during the robbery, were arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on Dec. 1. An arrest warrant has been issued for Isom.
Anyone with information on Isom can contact Detective Sgt. Timothy McGann of the Providence Police Department at 401-243-6236.
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