A 28-year-old man from Providence, Rhode Island, was arrested for allegedly robbing a woman at knifepoint on New Year's Day. The suspect attempted to steal her purse and electric car.
A 28-year-old man, Joseph Hansen of Providence, Rhode Island, was arrested for allegedly robbing a woman at knifepoint at her home on New Year's Day . According to WJAR, the woman was cleaning her car when Hansen approached her, asking if she had seen his dog. He then pulled out a knife and chased her on her property to steal her purse. Hansen also attempted to steal the woman's electric car but was unable to operate it.
Witnesses reported that Hansen dropped a hat near Roger and Power streets and his jacket near Williams Street, where officers found it along with garden sheers. Hansen was apprehended at Gano Street Park and arraigned the following day in Providence District Court on charges of first-degree robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, and attempted larceny. He was held without bail. Prosecutors stated that Hansen followed the woman onto her property, brandishing a small paring knife near her torso. During the struggle, the woman fell to the ground. Hansen lives on Governor Street, a few blocks from the victim, who is reported to be fine
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