Crime & Safety

Frosty Freez Robber Identified as Fall River Man

Police said McElroy broke into the Middletown landmark before 11 p.m. on April 10 and stole a few thousand dollars.

Middletown Police have identified the man who broke into Frosty Freez on East Main Road last month as Patrick McElroy, 50, with a last known address in Fall River, Mass.

Police said McElroy broke into the Middletown landmark before 11 p.m. on April 10 and stole a few thousand dollars.

Store security cameras captured images of McElroy after he climbed through a ground floor window and walked around inside the store while wearing a sweatshirt, gloves and carrying a crowbar.

Store owners said they're thankful for the hard work of Middletown Police to identify the alleged criminal, especially Det. Tobias, Det. Mey, who they said "have been great!!" on their Facebook page.

Initial reports of the crime sparked an outcry among Middletown residents who felt violated that a beloved local institution would get robbed.

"Who steals from the happiest place on Aquidneck Island?!" asked Alison Carr Gaumond.


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