CHICAGO — Four men attacked and robbed two women in a pedway connecting Blue Line and Red Line trains in the Loop, Chicago police say. CPD released surveillance images of the suspects on Saturday, showing one smiling broadly and another seemingly raising his drink in a toast.
The men approached the women in the Jackson pedway around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, and the women tried to walk around them, police said. But a “physical altercation ensued,” and the men ripped a purse away from one of the victims, according to CPD. When she tried to get her purse back, at least one of the men punched her and threw her into a wall.
Police released the following descriptions of the men:
- African American male, approximately 25 to 30 years old, 6’01″ to 6’03″, 170-195lbs, light facial hair on his chin, short dreads, wearing a black coat, a light colored hoodie, gray pants & black gym shoes.
- African American male, approximately 25 to 30 years old, 5’08″ to 5’10″, long dreads, mustache, wearing a yellow and black hoodie, black jacket, light jeans, and black shoes.
- African American male, 25 to 30 years old, gray puffy jacket, light blue jeans, black shoes.
- African American male, approximately 25 to 30 years of age, 6’00″ to 6’03″ black jacket, gray backpack, gray hoodie, black ripped pants, black gym shoes with white laces.
Mass Transit detectives need help identifying the men. Tips can be shared with them by calling 312-745-4447. The case number is JJ-126300.
