Executive Summary
- Armed robbery reported on CTA Orange Line near 4600 block of W. 59th Street Saturday at 12:30 a.m.
- Suspect described as male, 20-30 years old, wearing "Wild One 13" jersey and "Nah I’m good" pants.
- Chicago Police urge witnesses to contact Mass Transit Detectives with information.
Chicago Police have launched an investigation into an armed robbery reported early Saturday morning on a CTA Orange Line train in the Clearing neighborhood. According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place around 12:30 a.m. in the 4600 block of West 59th Street.
Investigators report that the suspect approached a passenger inside the train car to commit the robbery. The individual is described by authorities as a Black male, approximately 20 to 30 years old, standing between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing roughly 180 pounds. Police noted the suspect has short hair and possible tattoos on both arms.
Witnesses and surveillance details indicate the suspect was wearing distinctive clothing at the time of the alleged crime. He was last seen in a light-colored jersey featuring the words "Wild One" and the number "13" on the front, with the word "trouble" and images of two panther faces on the back. The suspect was also wearing black pants with the phrase "Nah I’m good" written in white lettering on the upper left leg, and black gym shoes.
Investigative Outlook
Law enforcement officials are actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this transit crime. Mass Transit Detectives have assigned reference number RD# JJ-535792 to the case and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 312-745-4447 or to submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. As the investigation proceeds, it is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
