CHICAGO — Police are seeking help from the public in the search for a man who officers say pushed a pregnant woman to the ground during a robbery in the Chicago Pedway earlier this month.
Officers say the incident unfolded just before 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the tunnel between Red Line and Blue Line at Jackson.
According to police, during the incident, the suspect allegedly approached a pregnant woman from behind and grabbed her purse just before he threw her to the ground and into a wall.
Following the alleged attack, officers said the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle.
Officers are now seeking help from the public as the search continues for the individual responsible.
On Tuesday, Chicago police provided photos taken by surveillance cameras that captured the individual wanted in connection with the robbery.
Officers say they believe the person responsible for the attack was a Black man between the ages of 18 and 25 who has a thin build and hair worn with twists or dreadlocks.
Police advise the public to remain aware of their surroundings and stay free from distractions. According to officers, anyone who is confronted by an assailant should try to remain calm.
Authorities warn the public never to pursue a fleeing assailant and instead work to remember any unique physical characteristics of the offenders.
Police say those who fall victim to or witness a crime should call 911 immediately and provide authorities with a detailed description of the offenders.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help detectives in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact CPD Public Transportation Detectives at 312-745-4447 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.
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