Woman attacked while jogging in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood

Sunday, September 2, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was attacked while jogging Sunday morning in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.

According to police, a 30-year-old woman was running in the 3700 block of North Recreation Drive at approximately 8 a.m. when a man pushed her down and choked her.
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The victim was able to run away after screaming and fighting off the attacker, police said. She did not require medical treatment.

Police said the offender is described as a black man in his late 20s or early 30s with dreadlocks and light facial hair. He was wearing a bright red shirt and long pants at the time of the attack.
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No one is currently in custody.
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