Arrest Made in Apparent Train Heist on West Side
Train Heist Unfolds on Garfield Park’s West Side
Yesterday afternoon, Chicago police were called to the scene of an apparent train heist at a rail yard on the city’s West Side. SkyCam 9 captured the drama as a group of individuals were seen pulling items from freight train cars near Lake Street and Lockwood Avenue in Garfield Park.
The Incident Unfolds
The group, estimated to be several people strong, seemed to have gained access to the train cars, pulling out various items from within. Several individuals could be seen walking away from the rail yard with their newfound "loot." Witnesses reported that the perpetrators appeared to be organized, working together to clear the train cars.
Police Respond, Make Arrest
As police responded to the scene, they moved in to apprehend the suspects. Around 4:54 p.m., officers were spotted taking one individual into custody. The person was later taken away in handcuffs.
Union Pacific Confirms Cargo Thefts
A spokesperson for Union Pacific, the franchise operating the trains, issued a statement, confirming that officials from both the railroad and Chicago police were attending to a cargo theft. "Rail burglaries pose a safety threat to the public, our employees, and local law enforcement officers," the statement read.
Commuters Disrupted
The incident caused significant disruptions for commuters during rush hour. Metra officials announced that due to the police activity, UPW inbound and outbound trains were halted near Kedzie, resulting in extensive delays. Additionally, RID train 430, scheduled to arrive at LaSalle Street Station at 5:40 p.m., was expected to operate 25-30 minutes behind schedule.
FAQs
- What is being reported?
- A group of individuals was seen pulling items from freight train cars in Garfield Park.
- Was an arrest made?
- Yes, one person was taken into custody by Chicago police.
- What did the Union Pacific spokesperson say about the incident?
- "Rail burglaries pose a safety threat to the public, our employees, and local law enforcement officers."
- How did the incident affect commuters?
- UPW inbound and outbound trains were halted near Kedzie, causing extensive delays, and RID train 430 was expected to operate 25-30 minutes behind schedule.
