Chicago’s morning commute turned brutal when a rider was beaten and robbed aboard a CTA Red Line train, and now police are asking riders across the city to help track down the attacker.
The assault happened around 11:41 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, on a northbound Red Line train in the 900 block of West Addison, according to Chicago police. Investigators say a man attacked a passenger inside the railcar, punched the rider, stole their belongings and then stomped on the victim’s head before the rider managed to get off the train.
Police release surveillance photo, seek public help
The Chicago Police Department has circulated a surveillance image in the case and is investigating the incident as a robbery. As reported by FOX 32 Chicago, police say the assailant struck the victim with a closed fist and then stomped on the rider’s head before fleeing the train car.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Public Transportation Section at 312-745-4447 or send an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com using reference #JK134584…