Chicago police are on the lookout for a suspect accused of committing aggravated criminal sexual abuse of children at Jones Park in the South Loop on Wednesday evening. The incident took place at around 7:37 p.m. on June 11 in the 1200 block of South Plymouth Court, near South Loop Elementary School.
According to reports, three girls were playing at the park’s playground when the unidentified man approached them. He allegedly grabbed one of the minors as she was crawling on the playground equipment. He then proceeded to sit next to another girl, engaged in a brief conversation, and touched her inappropriately before the girls left the playground. The offender briefly followed them before fleeing northbound through the Plymouth Court tunnel.
The suspect is described as a Black male, aged 60-70 years old, with a bald head, grey or white facial hair, missing teeth, and at least one gold tooth. He was reportedly wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a white skeleton decal and blue jeans at the time of the incident.
Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activity, and inform others in the community. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Special Investigations Unit at 312-492-3810 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, referencing case number JJ290867.
It is essential for the community to come together and support each other in times of crisis like this. By staying alert and communicating with law enforcement, we can work towards creating a safer environment for everyone, especially our children who are the most vulnerable. Let us all do our part in keeping our neighborhoods safe and secure.
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