Cops need help finding River North sexual assault suspect

Chicago police are looking for this suspect in connection with an attempted sexual assault in River North. (Chicago Police Department)

CHICAGO — Police are hoping someone will help them identify a man who tried to sexually assault a woman in River North last autumn. In a newly released “seeking to identify” bulletin, Chicago police said the attempted assault occurred in the 300 block of West Erie around 2:40 a.m. on October 12.

According to the bulletin, the man met the 31-year-old victim in a local bar and offered to give her a ride home. He then tried to sexually assault her, police said.

The police described him as a White man with brown hair who stands about six feet tall. He was wearing jeans and a white shirt on the night of the attack.

Anyone with information about him can contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263. They can also submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com. The case number is JH-465439.

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