PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police are reaching out to the public for help as they investigate a carjacking.
According to police, a 21-year-old man was assaulted and robbed of his vehicle around 5:30 a.m. Sunday in the area of Poe and Oxford streets.
The victim suffered a head injury and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
Police say the stolen vehicle is a black 2008 Kia with Rhode Island registration 1DJ769.
Anyone who spots the vehicle or has information is asked to call Providence police at (401) 272-3121.