The incident happened at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13 on CTA Brown Line train, police said.
CPD said it happened near the CTA Diversey Station in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, police said.
The suspect was wearing a surgical mask, a hat and a polo-style shirt. He was also carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Chicago police.
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