CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Police Department is turning to the public for help identifying a suspect accused of assaulting a young girl in the city’s West Chatham neighborhood over the weekend.
The Incident
According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Saturday along West 87th Street, near South Lafayette Avenue.
Police reports state that an unknown male suspect approached a 6-year-old girl who was walking with her mother. Authorities allege that the man faked a fall in order to physically grab and abuse the young girl before fleeing the scene.
Suspect Images Released
The Chicago Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit has released surveillance photos of the wanted individual in hopes that community members can identify him.
Officials have described the suspect as an unknown adult male, but further physical descriptions have not yet been made public.
How To Submit Tips
Community members with any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect are strongly urged to contact local authorities immediately.
- Investigating Agency: CPD Special Investigations Unit
- Phone Line: 312-492-3810
- Anonymous Text/Web Tips: Submit via the CPD online portal using reference number JK302553.
