CHICAGO — Authorities are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault on a Brown Line train in early July.
According to Chicago police, the incident, which police described as an aggravated sexual assault, unfolded on a brown line train between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 7.
On Friday, officers provided photos captured by CTA surveillance cameras of the person responsible, who officers say is believed to be a man in his early 20s.
In the photos, the man can be seen wearing a white hoodie with blue and orange graphics on it, as well as grey pants and sandals with socks.
Police advise the public to remain aware of their surroundings and stay free from distractions. According to officers, anyone who is confronted by an assailant should try to remain calm.
Authorities warn the public never to pursue a fleeing assailant and instead work to remember any unique physical characteristics of the offenders.
Police say those who fall victim or witness a crime should call 911 immediately and provide authorities with a detailed description of the offenders.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help detectives in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.