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Man threatens caller with gun on train near S Western AveChicago IL

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Near S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

A man wearing a black ski mask threatened a caller on the Orange Line train near South Western Avenue by saying he had a gun in a black bag. No weapon was seen. The man then boarded the train heading into the Loop.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Citywide Dispatch Channels
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9-3-9301 reported of an assault occurred from the Orange Line at Western near S Western Ave.
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It was a male with a black ski mask,
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no clothing description, threatened the caller, said he had a gun on him in his bag. The offender had his hand on a black carry-on bag.
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He entered the train headed into the loop.
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No weapon was seen, it was just implied made a verbal threat. Said he had a gun on him. further zone 13 stations, correct?

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Near S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

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