Police have issued a community alert following an armed robbery on a CTA Red Line train in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred on December 15, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 0-100 block of West 79th Street.
According to investigators from the 6th (Gresham) District, a group of seven individuals confronted a passenger and used a firearm to commit the robbery.
Police are searching for seven Black males. Notable clothing items identified from surveillance footage include:
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A jacket with green, blue, and white sleeves.
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A SpongeBob SquarePants jacket and torn jeans.
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A Pittsburgh Pirates hat.
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A red and black ski mask.
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Black and gold gym shoes.
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A black Nike hooded sweater.
Safety Tips for CTA Commuters
Chicago Police advise residents to stay vigilant while using public transit. If you are on a train or bus:
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Stay Aware: Always know your train car number and direction of travel.
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Don’t Resist: If confronted, stay calm and do not pursue the suspects.
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Use Emergency Tools: Press the emergency button on the train or alert a transit attendant immediately.
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Report: Call 911 and provide specific details about the suspects’ clothing and physical features.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Bureau of Detectives.
