Rockford police have arrested a man accused of armed robbery and the aggravated battery of an 81-year-old woman.

Jerryah McDonald, 21, of Rockford, was charged with robbery and aggravated battery of someone over 60 years old.

Police say that at 1:13 p.m. Aug. 8 an 81-year-old woman was leaving the Chase Bank, 6601 E. State St., when she was attacked. A man grabbed her purse which was strapped to her body and dragged her across the pavement. More: Belvidere man convicted of DUI in deadly crash

The man was able to obtain the purse when a strap broke before leaving the scene.

McDonald was developed as a suspect and was located the morning of Aug. 14. He was arrested and taken to the Winnebago County Jail.

Rockford Police urge anyone with information about this or other crimes to contact

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