Overview
- Chicago police say the incident occurred on Friday around 1:30 p.m. inside the DD’s Discount Store restroom on the 3900 block of North Cicero Avenue.
- Officers allege a man followed two boys into the bathroom, fondled himself while one child was in a stall and touched the other child before both boys left when another person entered.
- The Special Investigations Unit released a surveillance photo and described the suspect as about 25 to 30 years old, short black hair, roughly 180–200 pounds, wearing glasses, large headphones, a light-colored T-shirt, black shorts and black gym shoes.
- No arrest has been reported and police are urging anyone with information to call the CPD Special Investigations Unit at 312-492-3810 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference #JK275145.
- The case highlights safety concerns for children in retail restrooms and shows how store surveillance and bystander intervention can help victims escape and assist investigators.