Police Alert: Criminal Sexual Abuse in 14th District

Two incidents in the 14th Police District (Shakespeare) occurred on May 30. Both were between 10 and 11 a.m., reported by two unrelated female victims. One in the 2900 block of N. California and the other in the 2400 block of N. Mozart.

In both cases the male offender approached from behind and reached down and lifted the victim's skirt/dress. The offender then tried to turn the victim around , grabbing her by the shoulders. The offender fled on foot after each assault. He is believed to have been loitering at the corner of Logan Blvd. and California Ave. in front of the Starbucks Coffee Shop.

The offender is described as a black male between thirty and forty years old, five foot eight to 10 inches tall and between 179 and 190 pounds with short black hair and a dark brown complexion.

What You Can Do

• Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about the crime.
• If possible, don't walk alone and stay in well lit areas.
• Call 911 to report any suspicious person(s), vehicle(s) or activity in your neighborhood.
• Call 911 and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including the vehicle description and license plate information.
• If you have any information about this incident, please call Area 5 Detective Division at 312.746.8282 and reference RD# HT321258 & HT321288.