Chicago, Illinois – Three suspects were arrested in Chicago after a CTA Green Line robbery, triggering police response.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident occurred around 6:52 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, aboard a CTA Green Line train in the Englewood neighborhood.
Police said a 17-year-old victim was approached by four offenders who allegedly put on masks before confronting him. One offender allegedly pressed an object believed to be a firearm into the teen’s abdomen and demanded his property. The group then exited at the Ashland stop and boarded a CTA bus.
Officers from the Public Transportation Section and the 7th (Englewood) District tracked the suspects to the 7400 block of South Ashland Avenue using real-time camera systems and radio coordination, according to police. The bus was stopped, and three suspects were taken into custody within 30 minutes of the robbery.
The victim’s property was recovered and returned at approximately 7:15 p.m., police said.
Through coordination with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, charges were filed against 20-year-old Xander Simmons, 19-year-old Stephen Edwards and a 15-year-old male juvenile. Each is charged with one felony count of aggravated robbery indicating they allegedly were armed with a firearm.
Police said detectives are continuing efforts to identify and apprehend a fourth offender. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident may raise safety concerns for students and young commuters who rely on evening CTA service.
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