Chicago police release images of suspect in Red Line battery on North Side

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Chicago police have released surveillance images of a suspect accused of attacking a passenger onboard a CTA Red Line train.

The incident took place at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 1500-block of North Clybourn Avenue.

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He is described as between 40-50 years old, 5'10" to 6'0", 160-180 pounds while wearing a white and blue stocking hat, white jacket, navy blue jogging pants and multi-colored gym shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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