Man nabbed for choking woman on Valentine’s Day then taking her money

Valentine's Day ended in horror for one woman after a man allegedly grabbed her, squeezed her throat and robbed her of more than $90,000 during a brutal late night attack in Kingston.

Thirty-five-year old Christopher Chambers, otherwise called Zeeks, of Waltham Park Road, Kingston 13, has been slapped with a string of serious charges following the incident, which occurred on Saturday, February 14.

Chambers is facing charges of Assault at Common Law, Robbery with Aggravation, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Using a Firearm to Commit a Felony, Unlawful Wounding and Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm.

Reports from the Denham Town police are that about 10:35 p.m., Chambers approached the woman along West Street, grabbed her and violently squeezed her throat.

Investigators say he then brandished a firearm and used it to hit her several times, leaving her with bruising and swelling.

After the physical assault, the accused allegedly took the woman's bag containing $71,000 along with items valued at $20,000 before fleeing the scene.

Citizens reportedly came to the woman's assistance and escorted her to the police station, where a report was made.

Police say an immediate investigation was launched into the attack. Chambers was taken into custody and charged a day later.

His court date is now being finalised.

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