The attack happened on Friday at about 7:20 a.m. on a CTA Red Line train near the 100-block of W. 69th Street, police said.
The suspect allegedly approached a 30-year-old man, got into an argument, pulled out a hammer and attacked him.
CPD said after the attack, the suspect robbed the victim.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Chicago police.
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