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.
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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.
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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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Police on Tuesday issued a community alert after a man was robbed and stabbed on a CTA Purple Line train downtown.
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The CTA said service on the Purple Line Express was suspended shortly after 9 a.m. due to debris on the tracks near the Lawrence 'L' stop.
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