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Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A police investigation is disrupting freight and commuter rail service in Chicago on Tuesday.Metra trains haltedMetra’s BNSF inbound and outbound trains remain halted near Western Avenue because of police activity connected to a suspected freight train burglary.The incident was reported near 18th Street and Western Avenue in the Little Village neighborhood.Some Metra trains are experiencing "extensive" delays, according to the agency. Metra is waiting for police authorization to release the tracks so trains can resume service.Police have not confirmed that a burglary occurred. However, video from the scene showed dozens of packages scattered along the railroad tracks.Metra said it will provide updated information as it becomes available.The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has a unit working to investigate and prevent thefts from freight trains. We reached out to the office for comment and are awaiting a response.
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