Woman attacked with rock and robbed in east Wichita

Woman attacked with rock and robbed in east Wichita

Woman attacked with rock and robbed in east Wichita

A woman is recovering after being attacked and robbed Wednesday morning.

Wichita officers were called to the area of Douglas and Hillside, around 11:20 a.m., and found the victim. She reported leaving a business and going to her car, when a man came up and pushed her, then hit her with a rock several times. The woman’s phone and wallet were taken and the suspect left on foot. Injuries to the woman were described as serious.

A witness was able to help police find the suspect a couple blocks to the north, where he was reportedly trying to hide some evidence. The 64-year-old suspect was booked for aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, interference with law enforcement, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a warrant.

Police report the suspect in this case is a felon and was out on parole.

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