Providence Thief Pinched By Gaming Enforcement Unit: Cops

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man stole more than $10,000, police said.

Francisco Martinez, 39, was arrested Thursday on a charge of obtaining more than $10,000 of property by false pretenses or personation, the Rhode Island State Police said in a media release.

Martinez was arrested by the state police Gaming Enforcement Unit, according to the release.

"Mr. Martinez was processed at the Lincoln Barracks and transported to Third District Court for arraignment," the release said.

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