Two women in Logan Square narrowly escaped what could have been deadly attacks after being subjected to attempted sexual assaults in the early morning hours of Friday.
According to police, one incident took place around 2:32 a.m. at the 2600 block of North Sawyer Avenue, where a man approached from behind and physically battered the victim with his hands before restraining her using verbal threats and physical force. The second attack occurred shortly after, at 3:23 a.m., in the 3100 block of West Schubert Avenue.
In both instances, the victims managed to break free when nearby residents heard their screams for help and rushed to their aid, causing the perpetrator to flee on foot.
Police have released a description of the suspect, who is said to be wearing dark gray jeans with a gray hooded sweatshirt featuring green and black designs at the bottom. He also donned a gray or black ski mask and stood between 5 feet 9 and 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 105-160 pounds.
Residents are being warned to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. If you have information about either incident, you can contact Area Five Detectives at (312) 746-6554 or submit an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com with reference numbers RD# JJ498163 or JJ498195.
According to police, one incident took place around 2:32 a.m. at the 2600 block of North Sawyer Avenue, where a man approached from behind and physically battered the victim with his hands before restraining her using verbal threats and physical force. The second attack occurred shortly after, at 3:23 a.m., in the 3100 block of West Schubert Avenue.
In both instances, the victims managed to break free when nearby residents heard their screams for help and rushed to their aid, causing the perpetrator to flee on foot.
Police have released a description of the suspect, who is said to be wearing dark gray jeans with a gray hooded sweatshirt featuring green and black designs at the bottom. He also donned a gray or black ski mask and stood between 5 feet 9 and 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 105-160 pounds.
Residents are being warned to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. If you have information about either incident, you can contact Area Five Detectives at (312) 746-6554 or submit an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com with reference numbers RD# JJ498163 or JJ498195.
! Can't believe people think it's okay to just do that to others like that . Thankfully those women were able to escape and the neighbors stepped in to help, but it could've been so much worse 
. What's wrong with guys these days? Don't they have any respect for anyone? And what's with the mask? Trying to hide who he is or just plain cowardly? 
Either way, hope that guy gets caught and faces some serious consequences 
. We need more people looking out for each other in this city! 
anyway seriously though police should be able to catch this guy by now i mean they have all these new tech tools that can help track people down
it's crazy that the suspect got away and we don't know who he is yet 
maybe even add some motion-sensing lights or security cameras 
it would also be helpful to have more foot patrols by police officers during nighttime hours 
. The fact that the victims had to scream for help for someone to come and save them is just heartbreaking 
. It makes me wanna ask, what's wrong with people in this city? Is it a lack of respect or something deeper? Anyway, I hope these men get caught ASAP and face the consequences of their actions 
. The police need to do everything they can to keep our communities safe, especially at night when people are most vulnerable.
You know what's crazy? These two women almost lost their lives and yet they were lucky to have people around who cared enough to come to their aid in a split second. It's a harsh reminder that our safety is only as good as the people around us. So, let this be a lesson to all of us – we should always be on the lookout for each other! Whether it's a stranger becoming a hero or just a friend checking in on you, community and support are what can truly make all the difference. We gotta look out for one another, folks! 
. It's crazy how quickly things turned around when people heard their screams for help - it just goes to show how strong our community is 
. As for the suspect, it's good that police are releasing his description so we can all keep an eye out for him 
. Let's all hope he gets caught and doesn't hurt anyone else 
its so scary that people in Chicago are having to deal with this stuff especially at night when you least expect it. I do hope the police catch the person who did this ASAP, 5'9-10 is like a pretty normal height range but still weird that theyre using ski masks and all these random clothes 
I just saw the news and I'm still trying to process it... Two women in one night?! 
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. It's a reminder that we all need to be looking out for each other, especially at night when it can get sketchy. 
. Safety should always be our top priority! 
. Anyway, I think the fact that they were saved by nearby residents is a great reminder of our community's importance 
. Have you guys considered taking any courses? Maybe it'll give you some peace of mind 
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. Anyway, kudos to the residents who jumped into action and saved those women 
. Now let's hope our cops catch this guy and make him pay for his sick behavior 
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They're the real heroes here. And to the police, I just want to say thank you for taking these incidents seriously and releasing information to help catch the person responsible.