Police seeking person after CTA theft

A suspect allegedly snatched property from someone’s hand July 24 at the State and Roosevelt CTA stop, Chicago police say.

The suspect was wearing a grey Adidas shirt on the Roosevelt CTA station platform on July 24, 2019. — The male was wearing a grey Adidas shirt, dark gray sweatpants and white gym shoes.

Police are looking to identify a person after a theft on CTA property last week.

About 3:30 p.m. on July 24, a male stood near someone and waited as the train pulled into the State and Roosevelt CTA station, Chicago police said. When the train stopped, the male allegedly snatched property from the person’s hand and fled as the train doors opened, police said.

He is described as between 17- to 21-years old, police said. He was wearing a gray shirt with “Adidas” on the front, dark gray sweatpants and white gym shoes. He has black hair cut short on the sides.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.

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