Chicago crime: Sexual assault suspect approaching victims from behind in Logan Square on West Palmer Street, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) — A fourth woman was attacked on the city’s Northwest Side, Chicago police said.

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On Sunday, a 23-year-old woman was sexually assaulted around 2 a.m. in the on the 3200-block of West Palmer Street, police said.

The victim was attacked and assaulted inside a car before the suspect ran away, police said.

“Gina Morrison of Logan Square mentioned that hearing about the recent events of the past two months has caused some concern and raised eyebrows,”

The other three assaults happened at the following locations and times, according to CPD:

  • 3400 block of West Armitage Avenue on January 14 at 9:30 a.m.

  • 2800 block of West Bloomindale Avenue on January 18 at 3:10 a.m.

  • 2600 block of North Troy Street on February 2 at 3:40 a.m.

According to the police, in each of the assaults, the offender approached a female victim and sexually assaulted her. Two of the incidents involved the suspect being armed with a sharp object.

READ ALSO | Chicago police issue warning after multiple sexual assaults in Logan Square

Two of the crimes happened on a sidewalk, and one crime happened in the hallway of an apartment building, police said.

“Ian Champ, a neighbor, shared his safety precautions by mentioning that he makes sure to only use one headphone, especially in dark settings. He also emphasized the importance of sticking to well-lit areas, especially when walking his dog, and minimizing time spent in unfamiliar locations,”

No one was in custody as Chicago police continue to investigate the crimes.

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