Woman, 21, sexually assaulted in Rogers Park gangway; suspect in custody

CHICAGO - A 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint late Thursday night in the Rogers Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

The backstory:

The assault occurred around 11:07 p.m. in the 1800 block of West Lunt Avenue. Police said the woman was walking through a gangway when a 19-year-old man approached her, pulled a knife and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene.

A short time later, the victim reported the incident to police. She was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where she was evaluated for injuries and was listed in good condition.

Responding officers were able to locate and take a suspect into custody. Area Three detectives are investigating, and charges are pending.

North Side sexual assaults

Dig deeper:

Chicago police confirmed Friday morning that the suspect that was arrested in this incident was responsible for several other sex assaults on the North Side.

The reported incidents happened in the West Ridge neighborhood.

• Around 2:50 a.m. Dec. 26, 2024, in the 6200 block of North Bell Avenue, a man broke into a home, stole items and made unlawful sexual contact with a victim.
• Around 11:29 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025, in the 2300 block of West Arthur Avenue, a man broke into a residence and stole items.
• Around 9:03 p.m. March 25, 2025, in the 6200 block of North Artesian Avenue, a woman was robbed at knifepoint while entering her home.
• Around 9:20 p.m. March 25, 2025, in the 6200 block of North Oakley Avenue, a man committed unlawful sexual contact with a woman and stole her belongings.
• Around 8:55 p.m. April 25, 2025, in the 6100 block of North Campbell Avenue, another woman was sexually assaulted and robbed at knifepoint.