The Brown University Department of Public Safety is informing the campus community of a robbery that occurred on Angell Street (between Cooke Street and Hope Street).

Incident: On Saturday 11-23-19 at 6:45 pm, a Brown University student was walking on Angell Street when she was shoved to the ground by two males. The males took various personal items from the student. The student was not injured.

The suspects were described as being tall, thin built, in their early 20’s. They were wearing dark clothing and fled from the area on foot to Cooke Street and left the area in a vehicle that was waiting for the suspects.

The incident is under investigation by the Brown University Department of Public Safety and the Providence Police Department. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Brown University Department of Public Safety at 401-863-3322 or the Providence Police Department at 401-272-3121.

The Department of Public Safety has increased patrols in the area. Community members are encouraged to visit the Department of Public Safety’s website for important safety awareness information.