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Chicago man arrested after attacking woman during robbery attempt, police say

By Cody King
Published  June 24, 2025 8:26pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Micah Harris, 28, was arrested Monday night on Chicago's West Side after allegedly attempting to rob a business and battering a 58-year-old woman, police say.
    • Police say they recovered a loaded firearm and narcotics during his arrest.
    • Harris faces multiple felony charges, including attempted armed robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful restraint, and is due in court Wednesday.

CHICAGO - A 28-year-old Chicago man is facing several charges after allegedly battering a woman during an attempted armed robbery on the West Side, police said.

What we know:

Micah Harris was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 3400 block of West Roosevelt Road, minutes after the incident, according to Chicago police.

Pictured is Micah Harris, 28.

Authorities said Harris tried to rob a business in the area and struck a 58-year-old woman. Officers recovered a loaded firearm and narcotics while taking him into custody.

The victim's condition is unknown at this time.

He faces the following charges: 

  • One felony count of attempted robbery with a firearm
  • Three felony counts of aggravated unlawful restraint
  • One felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of a loaded weapon without a FOID card
  • One felony count of aggravated kidnapping with a weapon
  • One misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia

What's next:

He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a detention hearing.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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