Police late Wednesday release a sketch of a suspect sought in at least eight robberies and sexual attacks against women on the West Side.
At a news conference Oct. 7, Harrison Area Cmdr. Anthony Riccio said the latest victim was robbed and sexually attacked by two men at 4:40 a.m. that day in the 600 block of North Leamington Avenue.
Police said they believe a man — sometimes joined by an accomplice — has been involved in all eight of the early-morning attacks.
The first attack took place in late August with the rest occurring in late September and early October, police said.
The women were approached on the street and ordered at gunpoint to hand over cash and jewelry. Each was either sexually molested or assaulted, police said.
Riccio said detectives are working “around the (Overtime) clock” to find the suspects. Only vague descriptions were released; the Negro assailants wore a black skull cap or ski mask to conceal their faces, he said.
Anyone with information about the crimes should call Harrison Area detectives at 312-746-8253.
