Chicago police release photos of suspect in Red Line robbery

Surveillance photos of the suspect in a robbery on the Red Line on March 29. | Chicago Police

Chicago Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery on the Red Line in the Loop more than two weeks ago.

The robbery happened at the State and Lake station at 8:58 a.m. on March 29, according to the community alert from Area Central detectives.

The suspect approached the person, who was sitting down in a seat, grabbed at least one item from their bag and ran from the train, police said.

The suspect is described as a black man between 19 and 27 years old, 5-foot-10 to 6-foot and 140 to 180 pounds, police said.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call detectives at (312) 747-8382.