Mon. April 14, 2014
Chicago, IL -
Chicago Police say a 22-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Boystown Monday afternoon.
The assault happened about 4:25 p.m. as the woman walked southbound in an alley at 3500 N. Halsted, reportedly behind the former Brompton Auto Body near Halsted and Cornelia.
The woman was threatened with a knife or razor during the sexual assault and robbery. The offender stole the victims' iPhone and wallet.
Police released a general description of the suspect, a 5-foot-5 black man believed to be 25- to 32-years old. He was wearing a black skull cap, blue jeans and white gym shoes.
The victim sought help after the attack at a nearby Caribou Coffee, according to Crime in Boystown. The victim was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in stable condition.
So far, no one is in custody.
h/t DNA Info Chicago and crimeinboystown.blogspot.com
Update: (04/16/2014 8:08AM) Man charged in Boystown sexual assault
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