Man accused of robbing smoke shop at knifepoint

Man accused of robbing smoke shop at knifepoint

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Police have arrested a Woonsocket man accused of robbing a Dartmouth smoke shop at knifepoint last week. Muhammad Sheikh, 40, is facing numerous charges, including armed robbery, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to commit a crime, malicious destruction of property and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Officers were called to the King Smoke Shop on State Road Friday evening to…

Dartmouth Police arrest man allegedly brandishing knife, robbing smoke shop

“DARTMOUTH, MA- On July 18, 2025, at approximately 6:18 PM, Dartmouth Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at King Smoke Shop located at 255 State Road. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Sheikh (40) of Woonsocket, RI, entered the business, and brandished a knife. Sheikh threatened several employees with the weapon, making verbal …