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Man armed with knife robs victim on CTA bus: police

By Nic Flosi
Published  October 22, 2024 3:09pm CDT
Chicago Transit Authority
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Chicago police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a victim on a CTA bus.
    • The robbery occurred early Tuesday morning near 7100 S. Ashland.
    • The victim was cut with a knife or cutting instrument while chasing the suspect.

CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of robbing a victim on a CTA bus early Tuesday morning.

The incident took place around 4:12 a.m. near 7100 S. Ashland Avenue.

Police say the suspect got on the bus and allegedly took money from a passenger. The suspect then ran off, but the victim chased after him.

During the pursuit, the suspect reportedly cut the victim with a knife or some kind of cutting instrument.

Man wanted in CTA bus robbery | CPD

The robber was described as an African-American man between 45 and 55 years old.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chicago police at 312-745-4447.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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