Huntsville police have arrested a Decatur man Tuesday who allegedly pistol whipped an elderly woman multiple times during a robbery.

Police said 21-year-old Jordan Peoples entered an 85-year-old woman's home located in the 9000 block of Valley View Drive on Friday. Officers said the suspect and victim knew each other and Peoples came to do work on the house.

Peoples pulled out a gun on the victim once he entered the home, according to police. He then hit the woman multiple times before taking her personal items and fleeing the scene. The victim received facial injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Peoples was arrested at his Decatur home on Monday and charged with attempted murder and robbery. He has been transported to Madison County Metro Jail.