Chicago police share warning about suspect wanted for sexual assaults against women at West Ridge Nature Park on Western Avenue
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Saturday, August 9, 2025 3:32AM

CPD warns about suspect wanted for sexual assaults at North Side park

Chicago police have shared a new warning about a suspect wanted for sexual assaults against women at the West Ridge Nature Park on Western Avenue.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police say the same man is responsible for attacking two women this week at a North Side park.

Two women were hit and inappropriately touched at the West Ridge Nature Park, police said.

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A 53-year-old woman was struck on her body by an unknown offender around 10:15 p.m. Monday, and a 33-year-old woman was smacked on her buttocks by an unknown offender around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, CPD said.

Investigators say they are looking for one suspect. He’s described as a man between the ages of 20 and 45 with long black hair and a black beard.

Anyone with information has been asked to call Chicago police.

Residents are encouraged to call 911 or 833-NAMI-CHI if they feel unsafe. Local Ald. Andre Vasquez also highlighted the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline at 1-888-293-2080 and Resilience Chicago.

No arrests have been made as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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