Chicago police are searching for a man after three women were sexually assaulted in the North Side Avondale neighbourhood on the evening of Sept. 11, 2026, authorities said. The assaults — described by investigators as grabbing and fondling from behind — took place at three separate locations within the same one-hour window.
Incidents clustered within an hour
According to the Chicago Police Department, the three offences occurred between 8 and 9 p.m. The reported locations are residential corridors in Avondale, a community north of downtown Chicago.
| Location | Neighbourhood | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3400 N. Springfield Ave | Avondale | Sept. 11, 2026 — 8–9 p.m. |
| 3900 N. Cornelia Ave | Avondale | Sept. 11, 2026 — 8–9 p.m. |
| 3300 N. Avers Ave | Avondale | Sept. 11, 2026 — 8–9 p.m. |
Police appeal to the public
The department has issued a warning to residents and is seeking assistance from anyone with information. Investigators believe the same individual is responsible for all three offences, in which a man approached from behind and sexually assaulted the victims, police told local media.
- Number of reported victims: At least three women
- Window of occurrence: 8–9 p.m., Sept. 11, 2026
- Action requested: Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Chicago police
The incidents were initially reported by ABC7 Chicago, which noted the police warning and published the three addresses tied to the assaults. Local authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in those areas during the time frame, or who may have video footage from doorbell cameras or nearby businesses, to come forward.
Public-safety implications
Crimes of this type that occur in quick succession and in close geographic proximity typically prompt heightened patrols and investigative resources. While the Chicago Police Department has not released a suspect description in the material published publicly, the department's appeal for tips indicates they are treating the three incidents as linked and part of an ongoing investigation.
Residents in Avondale and neighbouring communities often rely on community-policing alerts and social media to stay informed about short-term risks. The local television station that reported the cases provides an interactive safety tracker to monitor crime patterns, and police often ask citizens to check personal surveillance systems and to report anything that could assist identification efforts.
Sexual assault investigators typically canvass the area, re-interview victims, look for forensic links and review any available footage. They also sometimes release composite sketches or surveillance images when they have sufficient leads, though no such materials were publicly distributed in the initial alert tied to these three reports.
Authorities reminded the public to remain vigilant, particularly when walking alone after dark, to travel in well-lit, populated routes where possible, and to report suspicious behaviour immediately. The department's request for information underlines the central role that public tips and independent video can play in advancing such investigations.
Anyone with information related to the Avondale incidents is asked to contact Chicago police. Local coverage of the events was carried by WLS-TV/ABC7 Chicago on Sept. 13, 2026.
