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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Alison Martin

Man sexually abuses woman in Lincoln Park

1800 block of North Burling Street

Just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, a man pushed a 26-year-old woman to the ground and sexually abused her before fleeing, Chicago police said.

Police are urging Lincoln Park residents on the North Side to be cautious and aware of their surroundings after a man sexually abused a 26-year-old woman Wednesday.

Just after 10:30 p.m., the man grabbed the woman from behind in the 1800 block of North Burling Street and pushed her to the ground, according to a community alert from Chicago police. He then sexually abused her before fleeing the scene.

Police described the offender as a 30- to 40-year-old Hispanic man standing between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10, with a medium build, light complexion and short black hair on all sides. He was wearing a black snapback hat, a black t-shirt and black pants, police said.

Anyone with information should contact Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.

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