RISD Student Robbed and Assaulted Off Thayer Street in Providence

RISD Student Robbed and Assaulted Off Thayer Street in Providence

A RISD student said he was robbed and assaulted just off of Thayer Street on Providence’s East Side on Monday night.

Police say the victim was evaluated for a possible dislocated jaw. 

 

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About Incident 

Shortly before 10 PM on Monday, police responded to Congdon Street for a robbery report.

According to police, the victim - a 19-year-old male - told officers he had been walking in front of Bagel Gourmet on Meeting Street when he was approached by two men in dark clothing.

The victim said one of the suspects demanded everything he had on him.

He said that when he didn’t hand anything over right away that he was then punched in the face multiple times with a closed fist. 

The suspects then reportedly stole cash from the victim and fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

Police said that the victim had visible injuries to his face including swelling and lacerations; he was transported by Providence Rescue to Roger Williams Hospital for treatment.