police providence Several juveniles arrested after alleged sneaker theft

Several juveniles arrested after alleged sneaker theft

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Several juveniles were arrested on Saturday night after a person told police they were robbed at gunpoint.

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According to Colonel Oscar Perez, just before 8 p.m., a boy told police he was robbed of his sneakers at gunpoint by a group of boys near the Providence Place mall.

The victim said the suspects took off on foot towards the Capitol Grill and that one of them showed a handgun.

Perez added that “the outstanding quick response and swift action by patrol officers,” several people matching the description the victim gave them were identified and arrested a short time later in Burnside Park.

Officers found the sneakers matching the victim’s description and a firearm near the playground in the area of the park.

In all, seven suspects were positively identified in the incident.

Six of the boys were sent to the training school and charged with robbery and conspiracy.