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Man wanted for strangling, striking person with pliers on Red Line

By Andy Koval,

2024-07-19

CHICAGO — A man is wanted by CPD for allegedly strangling and striking a Red Line rider with pliers Sunday.

Police believe a man, approximately 30-35 years old wearing a white Bulls shirt and jeans, struck another man in the head with pliers after strangling him.

The man then stole the victim’s cell phone. It happened just before 9:55 p.m. Sunday night near the 47th Street station.

Anyone with information can contact detectives at 312-745-4447.

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