CPD investigating Harrison Red Line robbery in South Loop

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Friday, May 27, 2022
CPD investigating South Loop robbery at CTA stop
The woman was standing in front of a kiosk when her bag was stolen, Chicago police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating a robbery at a CTA Red Line station that took place Thursday night.



A woman told police she was standing in front of a kiosk just before 11:10 p.m. at the Harrison station when a man snatched a bag out of her hand.



The bag was holding her wallet and phone, CPD said.



The thief ran off, and the woman was not hurt.



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Area Three detectives are investigating.



CTA-related crime is up 40% this year compared to last.



In March, CTA officials said they would add more security on trains and buses, but they have yet to be fully deployed.



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