California man charged with beating up 64-year-old woman in Chicago robbery
Brendan Harvey (Chicago Police Department)
CHICAGO - A California man faces felony charges in connection with a robbery and beating of a 64-year-old woman on Chicago’s Near West Side two years ago, according to the Chicago Police Department.
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What we know:
Police say Brendan Harvey, 34, of Pasadena, California has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery and one felony count of robbery.
The backstory:
The attack happened on March 12, 2024, in the 1500 block of South Jefferson Street, where police said Harvey attacked the woman and stole her belongings.
Police identified Harvey as the suspect and arrested him Wednesday in the 10000 block of West O’Hare St.
What we don't know:
It’s unclear what led up to the attack.
What's next:
Harvey was scheduled to attend a detention hearing today in Cook County.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.