Police release photo of suspect in Englewood sex assault

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released a surveillance photo of a man wanted for a sexual assault in the city's Englewood neighborhood.

Police said the man approached a 52-year-old woman in the 5800-block of South Carpenter Street at about 7 a.m. Saturday and offered her some of his cigar. The suspect then grabbed her arms, pulled her into an alley and sexually assaulted her.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, 30 to 40 years old, 5 ft. 6 in. to 5 ft. 7 in. tall with a slender build, brown eyes and a medium brown complexion. He was wearing a light gray hoodie pulled over his head with black lettering on the front, light blue jeans and gym shoes, police said.

The surveillance photos is from inside a store near the scene of the attack.

If you have any information about this assault or suspect, call Area South Detectives at 312-747-8271.