UPDATE: Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Robbery

A suspect in an attempted robbery at is still at large, according to police.

An unknown suspect attempted to rob a woman as she made a night deposit at the bank's drive-thru at around 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, according to Lt. Paul Barry of the North Kingstown Police Department.

According to Capt. Steven St. Onge, the suspect threatened the woman and hit her in the head with his firearm. The victim started screaming and beeping her car horn as the suspect attempted to take the deposit. Hearing the commotion, a father and son – who were walking a dog in the area – went to the woman's aid. St. Onge adds that the assailant was "probably spooked" and fled in a white sedan heading southbound on Post Road, only taking the woman's keys and cell phone. Though the witnesses and victim were unable to identify the make and model of the vehicle, they believe there was some sort of bike rack on the back of it.

The victim was transported to Kent County Hospital for her head injury, but later gave a statement to police. According to the victim, the assailant was wearing a mask and wearing all black. Based on his voice, the victim believes the suspect was a man between the ages of 25 and 30. Further description of the suspect indicates he is about 5'8", 180 lbs., medium build and white.

In a press release from the department, the North Kingstown Police Department wishes to remind area businesses that they continue to offer police escorts for employees making night deposits.

The North Kingstown Police Department is actively investigating the matter.

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