A 61-year-old Brooklyn man, Ely Leonard, was arrested last Monday after being accused of committing an armed robbery in the West Village. Police say he brandished a firearm and stole an 87-year-old woman's purse during an October incident. The 87-year-old woman was uninjured, according to police. Leonard now faces robbery and burglary charges related to the alleged theft and use of a firearm. Authorities arrested Leonard and moved forward with criminal charges to address the case in court.
"A Brooklyn man accused of committing an armed robbery in the West Village was arrested last Monday."
"Police say Ely Leonard, 61, brandished a firearm and stole the 87-year-old victim's purse in October."
"The woman was uninjured, according to police. Leonard now faces robbery and burglary charges."
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