CPD warns of sexual exploitation of child; man exposes himself, follows girl home in Little Village

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, February 4, 2024
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning after a man allegedly exposed himself to a girl and followed her on the city's Southwest Side.

The crime happened after the female minor exited a store in the 3100 block of South Harding Avenue while she was walking home in Little Village, police said.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic man with black hair between the age of 45 and 50, wearing a red baseball hat, a brown jacket and blue jeans.

CPD warned residents to be aware of their surrounding and to call police with any information or to supports suspicious activity.

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Area detectives continue to investigate.

No further information was immediately available.

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