Chicago Police Warn After Third Dating-App Assault and Robbery Reported in Woodlawn

Overview

• Chicago police issued a community alert after three women were sexually assaulted and robbed in separate incidents linked to an online dating app in Woodlawn.
• The attacks occurred on Oct. 3 and Oct. 17 in the 6400 block of South Ingleside Avenue and on Dec. 4 in the 6400 block of South Drexel Avenue.
• In each case, the man led the victim into an apartment, displayed a handgun, committed a sexual assault, and took personal property.
• Police said the offender also used the victims’ phones to transfer money from their bank accounts.
• Detectives released a description of an unshaven man with a light complexion and short hair, about 6'0" to 6'3" and 28 to 33 years old, and urged tips to Area One Detectives at 312-747-8384 or CPDTIP.com.