Community alert issued as police search for sexual assault suspect in Lincoln Park

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Chicago Police are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in Lincoln Park earlier this month. Photo credit Chicago Police Department

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicago police have issued a community alert as officers search for a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Police said the assault happened around 3:30 a.m. on July 8 on the 1900 block of N. Sheffield Avenue.

The victim was entering a residence vestibule when a man entered behind her and sexually assaulted her, according to police. He then fled the area.

The suspect is described as having a thin build and between 25-30 years old. He was wearing a black shirt with drawstring pants that are multi-colored.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Chicago Police Department