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

About Incident
Police say they were called to the area shortly before midnight for a report of a robbery.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe 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.
