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Police search for two suspects connected to aggravated battery, robbery on Green Line platform in Washington Park

CHICAGO (CBS) – Police are looking for two people who stole a cellphone and assaulted a passenger on a CTA Green Line platform in the Washington Park neighborhood in February.

Around 12:01 a.m., the offenders approached the passenger at the Green Line stop at 319 E. 51st St. and took a cell phone by force from the victim's hand. When the passenger attempted to retrieve his phone, he was attacked by the offenders, according to authorities.

The offenders are described as an African American man, 18-20 years of age, light-skinned, wearing a gray stocking hat, dark-colored hooded jacket with a fur collar, and dark pants. The second offender is described as an African American woman, 18-20 years of age, wearing a black hooded jacket, dark pants.

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Authorities remind passengers to:

  • Always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Dial 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity immediately.
  • Never pursue a fleeing assailant.
  • Provide the information to the police.

Anyone with information can call mass transit detectives at 312-745-4443. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.

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