Woman sexually assaulted near Mag Mile in downtown Chicago, suspect wanted

CHICAGO – Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in Streeterville last week.

Two 20-year-old women were walking in the area of ​​Chicago Avenue and Fairbanks Court just after midnight last Wednesday when the man approached them, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The man allegedly sexually assaulted one of the women before the other woman was able to pull her away from the suspect and flee, police said.

After the attack, the suspect continued east on Chicago Avenue.

Chicago police released two photos of the suspect captured on video in the area of ​​the attack. The man was described as a black male with a shaved head. The police assume that he is between 1.70 and 1.60 meters tall, of slim build and was last seen wearing a dark, long coat.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Area 3 investigators at 312-744-8200.