Sexual assault suspect sought by Elgin police
ELGIN — Police have asked the for the public's help in finding a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last week on the city's west side.
Police said the incident occurred in the 1600 block of Larkin Avenue around 3 a.m. Friday.
A man reportedly armed with a sharp instrument approached the victim from behind and forced her into his vehicle before driving a short distance where the sexual assault took place.
The suspect was described as black, in his 30s, and approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build and a mustache. He was seen driving a red, older model cargo van with a sliding door on the passenger side and windows on its back doors.
Police said the victim, identified as a woman in her 30s, sustained minor injuries. She was treated at Sherman Hospital in Elgin and has since been released.
Anyone with information that can assist police in their search for the suspect is asked to contact Elgin Police at 847-289-2619, or at the Elgin Crime Tip Line at 847-931-4195.
