Providence Police investigating knifepoint robbery

Police respond to Alton Street in Providence on Jan. 10, 2025. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said it is investigating a robbery that took place on Alton Street on Jan. 10.

The female victim told police she was sitting in her car when “multiple juveniles” opened her door and threatened her at knifepoint for money.

The juveniles then took her cell phone and wallet from the center console before fleeing.

The investigation is still active.

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