A 16-year-old male has been slapped with a felony charge for a strong-arm robbery of a 27-year-old man while aboard a train last month, police said. The juvenile, whose name has not been released because of his age, was arrested on Valentine's Day after authorities pinned him down as one the culprits in the January 30 crime that took place in the 200 block of W. Garfield, according to Chicago police.
The teenager was taken into custody in a 5100 block of S. Wentworth operation. In a classic case of law and order, he was charged with one count of felony robbery after being identified as one of the individuals who allegedly preyed on a commuter in Chicago's 9th District. The announcement of the charge was made by the Chicago Police Department, detailed in a statement on their official website.
The robbery victim was riding a train when he was targeted in the incident, police said. This comes at a time when concerns about safety on public transportation have been a talking point in the city.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the arrest or whether other suspects are being sought in connection with the robbery. The details are scarce, and official comments are wrapped in the tight veil of pending legal protocols.
