By By Brian Booker May 20, 2015 in Crime A Chicago officer is being investigated after allegations emerged that he punched a pregnant woman in the stomach. Apparently, the altercation occurred after the woman laughed at the the officer for failing to catch a suspect he was chasing on foot. Robinson claims the officer said “You black bitch, you better be glad I didn't hit you hard enough to make you lose your fucking baby.” The incident occurred this past Friday. Apparently, the woman's sister witnessed the event, and a nearby security camera caught it on tape. Chicago PD’s Independent Police Review Authority is now conducting an investigation. Authorities are calling the accusations disturbing and have said such behavior, if proven true, will not be tolerated. Robinson spent five hours in the hospital before being released. She is eight months pregnant. Chicago's police department has found itself increasingly in the spotlight over torture and abuse. Chicago recently approved a Chicago's police department also recently found itself defending allegations of abuse that allegedly occurred at Homan Square. An Allegedly, after failing to catch the suspected drug dealer, the unnamed officer turned on local resident, Nicola Robinson , for laughing at his efforts. After shoving the African-American woman, the officer punched her in the stomach, and made racist remarks.Robinson claims the officer said “You black bitch, you better be glad I didn't hit you hard enough to make you lose your fucking baby.”The incident occurred this past Friday. Apparently, the woman's sister witnessed the event, and a nearby security camera caught it on tape.Chicago PD’s Independent Police Review Authority is now conducting an investigation. Authorities are calling the accusations disturbing and have said such behavior, if proven true, will not be tolerated.Robinson spent five hours in the hospital before being released. She is eight months pregnant.Chicago's police department has found itself increasingly in the spotlight over torture and abuse. Chicago recently approved a $5.5 million reparations package for victims who suffered abuse, including electric shocks, mock drownings, and other forms of torture, under police commander Jon Burge.Chicago's police department also recently found itself defending allegations of abuse that allegedly occurred at Homan Square.An in-depth investigation by The Telegraph uncovered allegations of abuse, torture, and denial of the right to speak to an attorney, among other things. More about Police abuse, Chicago, Homan Square Police abuse Chicago Homan Square