Chicago police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on Northwest Side

Friday, February 20, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are seeking to identify a man wanted in connection with an attempted sexual assault on the city's Northwest Side.



The crime happened around 3:54 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 2000 block of West North Avenue, CPD said.

Police said the victim was walking into work when a man threw her to the ground and pinned her down.

Chicago police are searching for a suspect in an attempted sexual assault Feb. 6 on West North Avenue on the city's Northwest Side.



Two people walking by intervened.



No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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