Arrest made in robbery, assault of woman
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested and charged a Huntersville man Tuesday in the robbery and assault of a woman as she walked on a sidewalk in the 3300 block of West Boulevard in Charlotte Thursday.
Donovan Edwards, 21, was charged with armed robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of marijuana. He was jailed in lieu of $75,000 bail.
The victim told police a man pulled up beside her in a silver vehicle, stole money from her and hit her before driving away.
Information and evidence gathered by Westover Division patrol officers led them to identify Edwards as a suspect. Police said they also confirmed Edwards was at the scene through the electronic monitor he was wearing.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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This story was originally published May 5, 2015 at 1:08 PM with the headline "Arrest made in robbery, assault of woman."