NORWICH – Police have charged a Norwich man with felony robbery after he allegedly attacked a pedestrian in the City of Norwich Thursday night and made off with the contents of his wallet.

The Norwich City Police Department arrested 28-year-old Sandy Lewis Beeching of 29 Court Street, City of Norwich, and charged him with second degree robbery, a C class felony and fourth degree grand larceny, an E class felony.

At around 8:44 p.m. Thursday, police responded to Beebe Avenue after receiving a report of a strong arm robbery. Police said the victim was attacked from behind and punched repeatedly.