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The Brown University Department of Public Safety received notification from the Providence Police Department of a robbery incident which occurred on Thayer Street, at the intersection of Olive Street.
The Brown University Department of Public Safety received notification from the Providence Police Department of a robbery incident which occurred on Thayer Street, at the intersection of Olive Street.
Incident: On Saturday 9-12-20, at approximately 12:50 pm, a female was walking on Thayer Street when an unknown male wearing a white shirt and black sweatpants, with a stocky build, grabbed her purse and shoved her to the ground. The unknown assailant fled on Olive St and left the scene in a gold Nissan Altima. The victim (non-affiliated) contacted the Providence Police Department from her residence.
The incident is under investigation by the Providence Police Department. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Providence Police Department at 401-272-3121 or the Brown University Department of Public Safety at 401-863-3322.
The Brown University 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.