WARWICK, R.I. (WHDH) — A man is facing numerous criminal charges after police say he stole a car and robbed a gas station in Warwick, Rhode Island on Monday.
Officers responding to a reported car theft in progress at the Seasons Corner Market on Elmwood Avenue about 10:30 p.m. learned that a man had just stolen a 1997 Toyota Corolla from a gas pump when the owner went inside to pay for gas, according to Warwick police.
Moments later, officers were dispatched to a reported robbery in progress at the Valero Gas station on Post Road learned that the suspect had just fled the area in a small black sedan. As they canvassed the area, police stopped and arrested Nathan Fay, 21, on charges of second-degree robbery and driving a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Warwick Police Det. Sgt. Pierce 401-468-4261 or Det. DeDonato at 401-468-4273.
On 5/20/19, Nathan FAY (DOB 3/1/98; Warwick, RI) was arrested in connection to an auto theft at the Seasons Corner Market, 2128 Elmwood Ave. and a robbery at the Valero, 885 Post Rd. He was charged with 2nd Degree Robbery and Driving a Motor Vehicle Without Consent of the Owner. pic.twitter.com/thxMVOncMk
— Warwick Police (@warwickripd) May 21, 2019