Teen Accused in String of Armed Robberies, Batteries on CTA Train Platforms Charged

Charges Stemmed from Four Incidents

A Chicago teen is facing a slew of felony charges in connection with a string of robberies and attacks that allegedly unfolded on CTA train platforms.

Charges and Allegations

According to police, the 16-year-old boy has been charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery to a transit employee or passenger, three felony counts of robbery, and one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm.

Incident Details

The charges stemmed from the teen’s alleged role in four robberies and batteries on CTA train platforms, which unfolded over a period of about a month and a half.

Dates and Locations

Chicago police provided the following list of dates and locations where the alleged incidents occurred:

• July 31, in the 100 block of West Cermak Road, on the Near North Side. Police said the victim was a 24-year-old man.
• Sep. 17, in the 3900 block of North Sheridan Road, in Lakeview. Police said the victim was a 34-year-old man.
• Sep. 17, in the 1100 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue, in Edgewater. Police said the victim was a male whose age was not determined.
• Sep. 18, in the 1200 block of North Clark Street, on the Near North Side. Police said the victim was a 30-year-old man.

Arrest and Investigation

Authorities eventually caught up with the teen on Monday and said he was taken into custody in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue, on the Near West Side. Police said the teen was identified as one of the offenders who allegedly participated in the robberies and batteries, but it is unclear if charges have been brought against anyone else involved in the case.

Conclusion

The Chicago teen is facing serious charges in connection with a string of robberies and attacks on CTA train platforms. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen if anyone else will be charged in connection with the incidents.

FAQs

Q: How many charges is the 16-year-old teen facing?
A: The teen is facing three felony counts of aggravated battery, three felony counts of robbery, and one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm.

Q: How many incidents are alleged to have occurred?
A: Four incidents are alleged to have occurred over a period of about a month and a half.

Q: Where were the incidents located?
A: The incidents occurred on CTA train platforms in various locations on the Near North Side, Lakeview, Edgewater, and Near West Side.