(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City man could get time in prison for allegedly beating and robbing a homeless person.

According to Michigan City Police, 36 year old Briene Henderson approached a man living in his car. He allegedly struck the 65 year old man twice and forced him to hand over his bank card along with the PIN number.

Police said the card was used at an ATM to remove $400 from the victim’s bank account.

The incident happened in October in the area of Holliday and Edward streets.  Henderson is charged with multiple counts, including robbery, which could bring him as much as a 16 year sentence.