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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
$10K custom violin stolen from CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, police say
The Brief A $10,000 custom violin was stolen from a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago on April 11. The suspect is described as a Black male, 30-40 years old, 5'8"-5'11", wearing a black jacket with white striped sleeves and white gym shoes. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Mass Transit Detectives at 312-745-4447 or submit an anonymous tip at with reference number RD#JJ-214845. CHICAGO - A suspect swiped a $10,000 custom violin from a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, and police are working to track down the instrument—and the man who took it. What we know The theft happened around 10 p.m. April 11 on a Blue Line train in the 100 block of West Lake Street, according to Chicago police. The violin, described as custom-made with a distinctive wood grain finish on the back and no serial number, was inside a black storage case when it was stolen, police said. The suspect is described as a Black male between 30 and 40 years old, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-11, and was wearing a black jacket with white striped sleeves, black pants and white gym shoes. What you can do Anyone with more information on the incident or the suspect is urged to contact Mass Transit Detectives at 312-745-4447. You can also submit an anonymous tip at with reference number, "RD#JJ-214845."
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago police request public's help to find $10,000 violin stolen from Blue Line train
CHICAGO – Chicago police are asking for the public's help with finding a violin worth $10,000 that was taken during a robbery on a CTA Blue Line train. Police said the robbery happened at around 9 p.m. Friday on a Blue Line train located in the 100 block of West Lake in downtown Chicago. Man shot, killed near Blue Line station in West Loop The violin was inside a black storage case and has a distinct wood grain finish on the back. The violin does not have a serial number as it was custom-made and is valued at $10,000, according to investigators. Police described the suspect as a man between 30 and 40 years old who stands 5'8 to 5'11 tall. The suspect was also wearing a black jacket with white striped sleeves, black pants and white gym shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call Mass Transit Detectives at 312-745-4447 or submit an anonymous tip at and use reference RD#JJ-214845. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Additional tips from CPD: Be aware of your surroundings and remember your location, including bus/train car number, route or train line, train car number, and direction of travel. Immediately report suspicious activity. If confronted by an assailant/offender, remain calm and never pursue. Report any distinct clothing/accessories and physical characteristics. Press the emergency button and alert the Transit Attendant. Call 911 immediately, provide detailed description of location and assailant(s). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
