Attempted Sexual Assault Near Fulton Market Prompts Warning From CPD
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police have issued a community alert, after a woman was attacked overnight in the Fulton Market area.
Police said the 28-year-old woman was walking round midnight on the 400 block of North Morgan Street, just a few blocks from the Morgan CTA stop, when she noticed a white Buick pulling up nearby.
A man then got out of the Buick and started walking in her direction. That's when he grabbed her and took her into a nearby vacant lot, where he hit her and tried to sexually assault her.
The man ran away after the victim screamed for someone to help her.
Police did not have a detailed description of her attacker, but are warning people in the area to be extra cautious. Walk in pairs, if possible, and always be aware of your surroundings.
Chicago resident Lori Paschke said it was "absolutely" disturbing, but not shocking, to hear about the attack.
"Pay attention to your surroundings. Look where you're at, behind you. Pay attention to your senses. Watching for trains is the same thing as watching who's around you. Never walk alone. Park in bright lights. Have keys, something ready," she said.
CBS 2 looked into crime trends in the 12th (Near West) District and nothing stood out. Reports of sexual assault and aggravated battery this year have been on par with past years.