CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a robbery of a CTA Blue Line train Saturday morning.
The incident happened around 10:30 am near the Chicago stop
Police released a surveillance photo of the suspect. They say he approached the victim, indicated he was armed with a gun by pointing an unknown object at the victim from under his hooded sweatshirt, and demanded she hand over her belongings.
The victim, convinced that the man was armed with a gun, complied by giving the perpetrator her shopping bag containing perfume bottles and shoes.
The robber continued to point the object at the victim and ordered her to stay on the train and not follow him while he escaped.
He was described as an African American male between the ages of 24 and 35. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with red lettering on the arms and chest, black jeans, and white shoes.
Chicago Police
Police remind residents to call 911 to report suspicious persons, vehicles or activities in their area. They should also not let their children walk around or play alone and should look for safe places, such as businesses or trusted neighbors, along their children’s route home from school.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Public Transportation Unit investigators at 312-745-4447.
