Police share photos of 5 men wanted in connection with Red Line robbery
CHICAGO — A search is underway on Friday afternoon for five men who police say beat and robbed a passenger on a CTA Red Line train in late April.
Officers say the violent robbery occurred just before 9 a.m. on April 25 on a Red Line train in the 1100 block of South State Street.
According to police, five men approached the victim while they were on the train and proceeded to beat them before taking their property by force.
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On Friday, Chicago police shared photos, captured by CTA security cameras, of the five people responsible.
Offices say the five men are each believed to be between 18 and 25 years of age. In photos provided by police, four of the men were spotted wearing hooded jackets and a fifth is seen with shoulder-length hair.
Police advise the public to remain aware of their surroundings and stay free from distractions. According to officers, anyone who is confronted by an assailant should try to remain calm.
Authorities warn the public never to pursue a fleeing assailant and instead work to remember any unique physical characteristics of the offenders.
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Police say those who fall victim or witness a crime should call 911 immediately and provide authorities with a detailed description of the offenders.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact Mass Transit Detectives at 312-745-4447 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help detectives in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.
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