Every person who shall steal or attempt to steal from the person of another any money, goods, chattels, or other article enumerated in § 11-41-1, shall be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than ten (10) years.
Larceny from the person
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-7., under Chapter 11-41 Theft, Embezzlement, False Pretenses, and Misappropriation.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-7.