Overview
- The attack happened around 11:41 a.m. on Feb. 1 as a northbound Red Line train passed the 900 block of W. Addison in Wrigleyville, police said.
- The assailant struck the passenger in the face, took the victim's property, and stomped on the victim's head, according to the CPD alert.
- The victim exited the train at Wilson station and sought help after the assault.
- Police released a surveillance image and described the suspect's clothing as a black shirt, a black coat, and a black hat with multi-colored stars.
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Public Transportation Detectives at 312-745-4447 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference JK134584; no arrest has been announced, and the alert did not list a gender after some early reports did.