CTA crime: 4 boys, girl charged in armed robbery on Green Line

Four boys and a girl were charged with felonies after allegedly robbing a Green Line rider earlier this month on Chicago's South Side.

The boys, who ranged from 12 to 15 years old, and a 13-year-old girl were allegedly armed with a "dangerous weapon" when they stole property from a woman around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 while riding a CTA train near the 47th Street station, according to police.

Three of the suspects, who have not been identified due to their age, were arrested Monday in the Fuller Park neighborhood. Two more boys, 14 and 15, were arrested Wednesdayon the South Side. They were each charged with one felony count of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon.

No further information was provided.

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