CPD seeking man in battery, attempted robbery on CTA Purple Line train
Surveillance cameras captured an image of the suspect, police say, approached and punched the victim and attempted to take their bag.
Surveillance cameras captured an image of the suspect, police say, approached and punched the victim and attempted to take their bag.
Officers say the attempted robbery happened just before 8 a.m. on March 21.
The reason for the snag is police activity, but its nature was not immediately confirmed.
Service on the Purple Line has been suspended altogether.
Around 4:45 p.m., CTA tweeted that riders should expect major delays.
The lines are halted between Howard and Belmont. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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"The CTA is what ties our city together and has long connected our residents to jobs, education and opportunity."
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Chicago Transit Authority Red Line trains were not running north of Belmont, Purple Line trains were also snagged, and Yellow Line trains were suspended altogether after a person was hit by a train at the Jarvis stop.
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