Overview
- A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in an alley on the 1100 block of South Lyman Avenue when a man on a bicycle grabbed her from behind and reached inside her shorts before fleeing.
- The suspect escaped before officers arrived and police searched the area but were unable to locate him, leaving the case an active investigation.
- Detectives describe the suspect as a man in his 20s who may be Hispanic or of Indian descent and was last seen wearing a black shirt, colorful shorts, and riding a gray bicycle.
- Oak Park police have increased patrols in the neighborhood and are asking residents to submit surveillance video or tips to the tip lines 708-431-1636 or 708-434-1636 or to contact Detective Smith at 708-358-5545 or tsmith@oak-park.us.
- The investigation centers on locating the suspect and collecting video or witness leads to prevent further risk to local teens and to support potential criminal charges.