Man Assaulted at Gunpoint by Man in Ski Mask During Robbery in Providence

Man Assaulted at Gunpoint by Man in Ski Mask During Robbery in Providence

A man told police he was assaulted — at gunpoint — in a robbery in Silver Lake in Providence on Friday night. 

About Incident 

Police say they were called to the area shortly before midnight for a report of a robbery.

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The victim — a male in his 20s — said he was walking along Union Avenue when he saw a vehicle begin to follow him.

According to the victim, a male got out of the vehicle wearing a ski mask and began to run toward him. 

The victim told police the suspect put a gun to his head and demanded his jewelry.

When he refused, the victim said the suspect pistol-whipped him and yanked off his chains and fled.

Police said they observed redness around the victim’s neck. 

Detectives are currently investigating.