Man charged in violent West Loop robbery

Justin Smith | Chicago police

A man is facing charges in connection with a violent robbery Saturday afternoon in the West Loop.

Justin Smith, 40, allegedly attacked and robbed a 44-year-old woman around noon in the 600 block of West Lake Street, police said.

Smith was arrested minutes later a block to the west.

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He was charged with robbery and battery causing bodily harm, police said.

Smith is scheduled to appear in bond court Sunday.