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Tony Davis Charged With Attacking, Robbing 85-Year-Old Woman Near Mag Mile

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police have arrested and charged a man wanted or robbing and attacking an 85-year-old woman in a parking garage near the Magnificent Mile.

Tony Davis, 45, of Chicago, is now facing felony charges of aggravated battery of a victim over 60 and robbery stemming from the attack Tuesday morning.

Police say he grabbed the woman's purse, threw her to the ground and dragged her a few feet before running off.

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The woman suffered a head injury as a result.

Davis was arrested Friday when he was stopped for violating CTA rules.

He is scheduled to appear in bond court Saturday.

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