Juvenile Robbed, Beaten by Three Masked Suspects Near Union Station

Juvenile Robbed, Beaten by Three Masked Suspects Near Union Station

A juvenile was reportedly beaten and robbed by Union Station in downtown Providence. 

The location of the former train station is directly across from Kennedy Plaza, which a GoLocal investigation unveiled this summer is "ground zero" for crime in the city.

It is also the site of a new food hall expected to open in February 2025. 

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About Incident

On Friday, police were called to Kennedy Plaza for a report of a robbery. 

According to police, the victim - a 16-year-old male - was walking down a staircase behind Union Station toward Waterplace Park when he was approached by three males.

The victim told police the males, who were all wearing masks, approached him and began assaulting him.

He said he was punched multiple times in the head with closed fists, and that his gold chain was taken off his body during the attack. 

The victim told police the suspects then fled the scene.

Police say the victim appeared to have injuries to his face including visible swelling and scratches; he was taken by Providence Rescue to the hospital for treatment.