Man accused of robbing elderly woman before running her over, prosecutors say

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily/Gray News) — A man allegedly stole an elderly woman’s purse and, while fleeing the scene, ran over and killed her, according to prosecutors.

Prosecutors said the suspect, Ali Hchaili, has previously targeted elderly victims.

On June 20, just before 3 p.m., Hchaili allegedly stole a woman’s purse near Beardsley and Deer Valley roads in Glendale. After the theft, Hchaili reportedly ran over the victim with his vehicle while her husband watched and then fled the scene.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where she died, Glendale police said.

Investigators obtained footage from the Real Time Crime Center and saw Hchaili was driving a dark red sedan. Hchaili was later arrested and is facing murder and robbery charges.

Prosecutors said that just five days before the incident, Hchaili followed another elderly woman after watching her withdraw money from a bank. He allegedly pushed the woman and stole her purse with her money and medication inside. Prosecutors said the purse was later found discarded.

Hchaili was given a $1.25 million cash-only bail in the murder case and a $50,000 cash-only bail in the robbery case.