Man Carjacked on Thayer Street — Latest in Crime Adjacent to Brown University
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Man Carjacked on Thayer Street — Latest in Crime Adjacent to Brown University
It marks the latest in a number of crimes on the commercial strip adjacent to Brown University, including a large brawl that sent one man to the hospital, and two women sexually assaulted.
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Carjacking
Shortly before 1:30 AM Wednesday morning, Providence police responded to a report of a carjacking at 275 Thayer Street.
Providence Police said Brown University Police were already on the scene speaking with the victim — a man in his early 40s.
The man told police a male suspect came up to him and demanded his car keys.
When the victim refused, he told police the suspect hit him in the head and knocked him to the street, before stealing his keys and his car.
Police put out a description of the vehicle to multiple law enforcement channels; the vehicle was ultimately recovered in Norwood, Massachusetts. It is unknown if there were any damages.
Detectives are currently investigating.
Sexual Assault
As GoLocal reported, a man is facing charges for sexually assaulting two women on Thayer Street.
Shortly before 10 PM on Monday, Providence police responded to the intersection of Waterman Avenue and Thayer Street for a report of a sexual assault.
Police said they met with two female victims, who were speaking with Brown University Police.
The women told police they were approached by a man unknown to them, who grabbed both their buttocks over their clothing.
Police Called Following Melee
Last Friday, Providence police responded to a report of a large fight — and a possible stabbing — on Thayer Street.
One man was taken to the hospital.