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A Woman Was Sexually Assaulted While Riding Her Bike In Bridgeport, Police Warn

By Stephen Gossett in News on Jun 9, 2016 9:54PM


The Chicago Police Department released a community alert Thursday morning following a sexual assault in Bridgeport.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight Saturday, June 4 in an alley near 3200 North Wells Street. The victim was riding her bike in the alley when the offender, described as possibly Hispanic or Middle Eastern, attempted to pull her from her bicycle while exposing himself, according to police. He fled in a red/maroon four-door sedan, possibly with a rear spoiler.

Area residents are advised to look out for a light-complected 5’08” male, 185 lbs., with brown eyes, a black crew cut, and thin beard. He was wearing a dark-colored tank top and knee-length shorts.