Alert Issued For Rape Suspect On Southwest Side

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Mar 9, 2010 3:40PM

Police have issued a community alert for the Southwest Side after multiple attacks over the last few days. The man is accused of raping two teens, flashing a third girl, and attempting to attack another who managed to escape. The first rape occurred last Thursday in the 8200 block of South Sacramento and the second last Friday near 79th and South Maplewood.

Chicago Police Sgt. John Nowakowski told reporters, "Our victims in all four incidents indicated to us that the offender would pull his vehicle up to where they were standing, engage them in conversation for them to approach. And in two incidents, when the victims got really close to the van, the offender grabbed them and physically pulled them into the van." The vehicle the suspect is driving is a green minivan.

Police have asked that anyone with any information on the attacks call (312) 747-8380 or (312) 747-8224.