Woman sexually assaulted during home invasion in West Rogers Park; suspect at large, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was sexually assaulted during a home invasion on the city's North Side, Chicago police said.

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The home invasion happened at about 2:50 a.m. in the 6200-block of N. Bell Avenue in the West Rogers Park neighborhood, according to CPD.

A 27-year-old woman said a man broke into her apartment through a back door while she was sleeping, threatened her with a knife and then sexually assaulted her, police.

CPD said the man implied there were more people with him. He then stole some of the woman's things before running away.

The woman was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.

"I hope the lady that got assaulted recovers from what she has gone through," said neighbor Sully Faruki.

Police said the suspect had symbols tattooed on his face, was 5'10" to 6'0" tall and had a medium build.

Neighbor Andy Dhuse, who lives nearby, said hearing about the incident makes him uneasy. He said he heard somebody outside his building on Christmas night and was surprised to later notice his window was left open.

"it was getting cold and I checked the window, and it was open, so it was a real mystery to me," he said. "I checked the whole apartment and didn't see anything disturbed or missing."

It's still unclear to him if someone tried to break into his home, but it nonetheless serves as a reminder and warning for neighbors to be on alert.

"You always got to be careful who you are around," said Emily Andrade, Rogers Park resident. "Keep your doors locked."

No one is in custody. Chicago police are investigating. If you have any information about this incident, contact Chicago police.

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