CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police released a community alert after a woman was sexually assaulted in Lakeview early Sunday morning.
A 29-year-old woman was walking in the 1000-block of West School Street around 3:45 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind, according to police. He told her he had a gun, forced her into an alley and attacked her. The offender then fled eastbound on foot.
The male was described to be in his early 30s, around 5-foot-10 and approximately 175 pounds, police said. He was wearing black nylon covering on his head.
Police suggest residents take the following actions:
Contact the Bureau of Detectives, Area Three with any information at 312-744-8261.