Police searching for man riding bicycle accused of assaulting girl in Oak Park, increasing patrols

OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Oak Park police are increasing patrols after someone attacked a girl.

The crime happened Wednesday on the 1100 block of South Lyman Avenue, police said.

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Police say a man in his 20s was riding a bicycle when he approached the victim.

Investigators say he grabbed her from behind, there was a struggle and he placed his hands up her shorts.

There's only a vague description of the suspect and he was said to be wearing a black shirt and colorful shorts, riding a gray-colored bicycle.

Anyone with information has been asked to call the Oak Park police tip line at 708-434-1636 or contact Detective Smith of the Investigations Division directly at 708-358-5545 or tsmith@oak-park.us.