Chicago police issue alert about groper on e-scooter

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A number of women have reported to Chicago police they've been groped a man on an e-scooter.

CPD said the alleged incidents date back to mid-August.

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The latest happened Tuesday in the 300 block of South Kedzie.

Victims said the young man approaches women while riding a Lime green and white electric scooter and gropes them before fleeing.

Police said the suspect has attempted to cause a minor accident with the victims while riding the scooter in some instances. The suspect also approached women walking or awaiting public transportation, police said.

The incidents occurred in the:
-1100-block of North Hamlin Avenue on August 15 at 7:50 p.m.
-800-block of South Sacramento Boulevard on September 02 at 9:00 a.m.
-3700-block of West Polk Street on September 10 at 3:26 p.m.
-900-block of South Central Park Avenue on September 15 at 10:23 p.m.
-300-block of South Kedzie Ave. on September 16, at 8:40 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Four Detectives at (312) 746-8251.

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