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Police: Man Suspected In Manhattan Crime Spree Arrested On Robbery Charges

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A man is facing multiple charges following a robbery spree in Manhattan.

He's also accused in an attack that left a woman hospitalized.

Police arrested 50-year-old Luis Deleon on Wednesday and charged him with robbery, grand larceny and petit larceny.

READ MORE: New Video Shows Robbery Suspect Who Bashed Ice Cream Shop Worker In Head With Rock

He's accused of hitting a 23-year-old ice cream shop cashier in the head with a large rock during a robbery attempt in January. She was treated for a concussion.

Deleon is also suspected of stealing women's purses and robbing a restaurant.

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