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15-year-old boy charged with robbing woman on public transit in Chicago's Loop, attacking an officer

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  May 7, 2022 3:51pm CDT
Chicago Transit Authority
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CHICAGO - Chicago police said a 15-year-old boy has been charged with attacking a police officer and robbing a woman on public transit in Chicago's Loop.

Police said that on Wednesday, the boy robbed a 35-year-old woman on public transit. Police said that during the course of the arrest, the boy hit an officer.

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He is charged with felony robbery, felony aggravated battery to a peace officer, and misdemeanor resisting and obstructing.