Chicago Police Warn of Serial Sexual Assaults Tied to Escort-App Lures in South Austin

Overview

• Chicago police issued an alert on Feb. 26, 2026, about a pattern of assaults on the 5600 block of West Washington Boulevard spanning Oct. 26, 2025, to Feb. 26, 2026.
• Investigators say the attacker arranged dates with women through an escort application, then produced a handgun and sexually assaulted them at the meeting location.
• The suspect is described as a man about 26 to 30 years old last seen in a black puffy jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black do-rag.
• Police have not disclosed how many victims were involved or identified the escort platform reportedly used.
• Anyone with information is asked to contact Harrison Area Detectives at 312-746-8251 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference #JK162665.