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Man charged with attacking woman in Maywood

A Chicago man was arrested June 11, 2021 for assaulting an elderly woman. | Adobe stock photo

A Chicago man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a senior citizen Thursday in suburban Maywood.

Christopher Jones was charged with aggravated assault after he was identified as the person who attacked the woman in her home, Maywood police said.

The woman’s age was not provided by police.

About 9:15 a.m., she was watching her dogs play in the backyard of her home near 11th and Oak avenues when Jones approached her and threw her against a wall, police said.

Jones then tried removing the woman’s pants, according to police.

A neighbor heard the woman scream and stopped the attack, police said.

Minutes later, Jones accosted another woman in Melrose Park, police said.

He was expected to appear in court Friday.

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