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Police Investigate Reported Sexual Assault Near Northeastern Illinois University

Police have not released the precise site of the attack.

Overview

  • Police say a 21-year-old reported a sexual assault near Northeastern Illinois University, with the attack around 7 a.m. Sunday in the 3600 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue.
  • The woman was taken to Swedish Hospital for treatment.
  • Chicago Police Area Five detectives are investigating the case.
  • Authorities have not released the exact location or any suspect description, and reporters have not confirmed any link to NEIU students or staff.
  • Coverage differs on the setting, with ABC7 and FOX 32 reporting a site near campus and CBS saying it occurred on campus and noting officers and evidence technicians were on scene Wednesday.