Providence police searching for break-in suspect

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence police is searching for a man wanted in connection with a late night home invasion.

Officials responded to 27 Yale Avenue at approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday night for a report of a break-in.

The female victim heard someone tampering with the rear door and armed herself with a knife.

The suspect then forcibly entered the home and an altercation ensued.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspect then fled the residence towards the area of Mount Pleasant Street.

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