Chicago Police: Man on CTA Blue Line train had his sneakers stolen by group of teenagers near Racine stop; 1 accused

CHICAGO (WLS) — A teenager has been charged after a group of five suspects were sought in connection with a robbery aboard a CTA Blue Line train last Saturday.

The theft occurred around 1:40 p.m. as the train approached Racine Avenue, police said.

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The suspects approached a passenger, displayed a handgun and demanded his property, police said.

The man refused and police said the suspects then kicked and beat the passenger and took off his sneakers.

The suspects were described by police as being between 16 and 18 years old.

On Tuesday morning, police said a 15-year-old boy was charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of aggravated battery of a public transit employee. –

Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD Mass Transit detectives at (312) 745-4447.

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