Miriam Hospital Worker Reportedly Robbed in Daylight at Knifepoint Off Hope Street in Providence

Miriam Hospital Worker Reportedly Robbed in Daylight at Knifepoint Off Hope Street in Providence

A worker at Miriam Hospital was reportedly reported at knifepoint off Hope Street in Providence on Tuesday morning.

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About Incident

According to police, the robbery occurred in the area of Exeter Street and Glendale Avenue -- just off the commercial area at Hope Street and Rochambeau Avenue -- shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday. 

The victim was said to have reported the incident at Miriam Hospital.

Witnesses say they heard the victim being robbed -- and saw the suspect driving away. 

The subject was described as a male with dark hair tied back into a ponytail, operating a blue four-door vehicle with Massachusetts plates. 

Police are investigating.

This story is developing...