Man wanted for stalking girls in Ravenswood, North Center: police

Police say this man is wanted for stalking girls on Jan. 12
Police say this man is wanted for stalking girls on Jan. 12 Photo credit Chicago police

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A man is wanted by police for following and harassing a group of teenage girls Tuesday on the North Side.

He began following the girls at about 5 p.m. from Wells Park in Ravenswood into the North Center neighborhood, Chicago police said in a community alert.

Along the way, he allegedly made lewd and inappropriate comments to the girls.

The girls then sought help in a safe location in the 2200 block of West Cullom Avenue, police said.

The man remained outside for a short time and then left. He did not touch the girls.

He wore a green hat with a ball on top, a multi-colored scarf, down puffy jacket and red and black checkered pants.

Police asked anyone with information to call Area Three detectives at 312-744-8261.

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