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Chicago police warn of recent sexual abuse incidents in Wicker Park, Avondale

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Newest development Sep 14, 2026 · 2 reportsChicago police warn of recent sexual abuse incidents in Wicker Park, Avondale

Chicago police are investigating four recent sexual abuse incidents reported in Avondale and Wicker Park, including three that happened within about an hour on the city's Northwest Side. Chicago sexual abuse incidents According to a Chicago police, an unknown man approached women from behind in thre…

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  1. Man wanted for sexually abusing women in Avondale, Chicago police say

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    Chicago police warn of recent sexual abuse incidents in Wicker Park, Avondale

    Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. Sun Times

    Police investigating reported sexual abuse after women were attacked in Avondale (opens Sun Times)

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    Chicago police are investigating three reports of sexual abuse in Avondale, according to an alert. Police said an unidentified man grabbed multiple women from behind and fondled them over their clothing before fleeing.

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Man wanted for sexually abusing women in Avondale, Chicago police say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A warning has been issued by Chicago police after multiple cases of sexual abuse on the city's North Side.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Suspect sought in 3 sexual abuse incidents targeting women in Avondale (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Chicago police are searching for a suspect connected to three incidents in which women were sexually abused in the city’s Avondale neighborhood. The separate crimes were reported between 8 and 9 p.m. on Friday.

  4. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago police warn of recent sexual abuse incidents in Wicker Park, Avondale (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Chicago police are investigating four recent sexual abuse incidents reported in Avondale and Wicker Park, including three that happened within about an hour on the city's Northwest Side. Chicago sexual abuse incidents According to a Chicago police, an unknown man approached women from behind in thre…