Police have issued an urgent alert after three women robbed a passenger at knifepoint on a CTA train in the Rush & Division neighborhood yesterday afternoon.
The incident happened in the 800 block of North State Street on Sunday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 3:27 p.m.
According to investigators, the three suspects confronted a 25-year-old woman while she was riding the train.
One of the offenders produced a knife before the group robbed the victim of her belongings.
Police are searching for three individuals described as:
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Suspect 1: A female wearing a black jacket, pink pants, and white gym shoes.
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Suspect 2: A female wearing a pink jacket, black pants, and grey gym shoes.
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Suspect 3: A female with a nose ring, wearing a black jacket and light blue jeans.
The 18th District (Near North) police recommend the following if you are traveling on the CTA:
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Stay Alert: Always know your train car number and the direction you are traveling.
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Don’t Fight Back: If confronted, stay calm and do not pursue the attackers.
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Use Emergency Tools: Press the emergency button on the train and alert the transit attendant immediately.
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Call 911: Provide a detailed description of the suspects and your exact location.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Chicago Police Department.
