Cops need to identify man who robbed woman on Blue Line

June 30, 2024 6:17 PM CWBChicago CTA, West Town
Chicago police are trying to identify this man in connection with a robbery on the Blue Line near Chicago Avenue on Saturday, June 29, 2024. (Chicago Police Department)

CHICAGO — Police are trying to identify a man who robbed a woman while riding the Blue Line near Chicago Avenue on Saturday morning.

The man in this photo pointed an object at the woman from under his hoodie and demanded her property, according to a CPD media statement. Believe that the man had a gun, the woman gave him a shopping bag that contained perfume and shoes.

After robbing the woman, the man continued to point the object at her and ordered her to stay on the train as he escaped, police said.

CPD said the man is between 24 and 35 years old.

Tips can be shared with Mass Transit detectives at 312-745-4447. The case number is JH326077.

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