Police investigate theft of 77 cellphones and cash from Providence business

PROVIDENCE -- Police are investigating the robbery of a cellphone retailer Monday where two suspects reportedly got away with 77 cellphones and $150.

Commander Thomas Verdi said police went to MetroPCS at 1391 Broad St. for a report of a business panic alarm. Police spoke with worker Waleska Ogando, 30, who said two men wearing masks and gloves robbed the store.

One of the suspects pointed a black handgun at the worker and made her lie face down during the robbery, the police said. The suspects fled on Broad Street before police arrived.