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Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Lewd Acts Near West Side School Bus Stop

Authorities are searching for a heavy-set Hispanic man in a red jacket after two incidents involving exposure to schoolchildren last week.

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Overview

  • The Chicago Police Department is investigating two incidents of lewd exposure near a school bus stop on the 2000 block of West 23rd Street in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood.
  • The incidents occurred just before 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, involving a man exposing himself to schoolchildren waiting for their bus.
  • The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic man with short dark hair, last seen wearing a red jacket.
  • Police have launched a public appeal for assistance, urging anyone with information to contact CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251, dial 911, or submit anonymous tips via CPDtip.com.
  • Authorities emphasize the importance of community vigilance to ensure the safety of children in public transit areas and prevent similar incidents.