The Providence Police Department has arrested 36-year-old Khivory Alston of Providence in connection with a multi-year, multi-jurisdiction robbery spree affecting businesses across Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Johnston. Alston was taken into custody on December 2, 2025, following a coordinated investigation involving numerous law-enforcement agencies.

During interviews with Providence Police Detectives Melaragno and Pine, Alston provided a full confession, admitting responsibility for 18 robberies or attempted robberies—including 8 in Providence, 6 in Cranston, 2 in Pawtucket, 1 in Woonsocket, and 1 in Johnston. He further stated that he had used a “BB gun” during several of the incidents.

Detectives from all affected jurisdictions responded to Providence Police Headquarters to conduct follow-up interviews. Providence Police will continue coordinating interagency efforts as these cases proceed.

“I commend the dedication and collaboration of detectives from Providence, Cranston, Johnston, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket that led to this arrest,” said Colonel Oscar L. Perez Jr. The coordinated investigative efforts, rapid information-sharing, and detailed video analysis played a significant role in bringing this multi-jurisdiction crime spree to an end.”

Johnston

At approximately 5:30 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, officers from the Johnston
Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at the Cumberland Farms located at
663 Killingly Street. Upon arrival, officers met with store employees and began gathering
information and reviewing video surveillance.
The investigation revealed that the suspect, a male dressed entirely in black, wearing a hooded
sweatshirt and a black ski mask, entered the store and approached the counter. He kept one hand
inside his pants pocket, implying he was armed, and told the clerk, “Open the drawer or I will
shoot.”
The suspect then jumped over the counter, removed cash from the register, and fled the store on
foot. A total of $426 was reportedly taken. No firearm was displayed, and fortunately, no one
was injured.
During the course of the investigation, Johnston Police detectives learned that the Providence
Police Department and the Cranston Police Department were actively investigating a series of
similar armed robberies that occurred in their cities. Detectives from Johnston immediately
began working closely with Providence and Cranston investigators, comparing information,
examining surveillance footage, and analyzing similarities between the incidents in each incident.

Cranston

10/24/2023

1^st Degree Robbery -873 Cranston St (Quality Fuel)

Taken: $1723 cash

01/23/2024

2^nd Degree Robbery (no weapon shown) -535 Reservoir Ave (7-Eleven)

Taken: $391 cash

11/28/2025

1^st Degree Robbery -397 Dyer Ave (Mutual Gas)

Taken: $600

11/29/2025

2^nd Degree Robbery (no weapon) -527 Pontiac Ave (Pontiac Food Mart)

Taken: $1000

12/01/2025

1^st Degree Robbery -811 Park Ave., Capital Liquors.

Taken: $1800 cash

12/02/2025

1^st Degree Robbery – 579 Reservoir Ave., Moon Market.

Taken: $400 cash

Providence

1. November 30, 2025 – 255 Reservoir Ave. (Gulf Gas Station)
   Approx. Loss: $500–$600
   Charge: 1st Degree Robbery (cutting shears)

1. November 26, 2025 – 896 Manton Ave. (United Wine & Spirits)
   Loss: None—suspect fled prior to accessing register
   Charge: Assault with Intent to Rob

1. November 23, 2024 – 306 Broadway (Express Market/Gas Station)
   Approx. Loss: $800
   Charge: 1st Degree Robbery with Firearm

1. January 30, 2024 – 342 Manton Ave. (Manton Gas/Lucky Star Gas)
   Approx. Loss: $2,290
   Charge: 1st Degree Robbery with Firearm

1. January 28, 2024 – 222 Admiral St. (Sam’s Market/Gas)
   Approx. Loss: $3,000
   Charge: 1st Degree Robbery with Firearm

1. October 14, 2023 – 306 Broadway (Express Market/Gas Station)
   Approx. Loss: $200
   Charge: Two Counts of 1st Degree Robbery with Firearm (two clerks present)

1. January 12, 2020 – 103 Elmwood Ave. (Providence Deli)
   Approx. Loss: $800–$1,000
   Charge: 1st Degree Robbery with Firearm

1. 1. November 22, 2019 – 150 Elmwood Ave. (Neighborhood Mini Mart)
      Approx. Loss: Approx. $800
      Charge: 1st Degree Robbery with Firearm

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