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Man using Snapchat to lure, assault women in South Shore, CPD warns

CHICAGO — Chicago police are warning the public about a man wanted for criminal sexual assault after using Snapchat to lure and attack women.

Four cases have been reported over the last month, with the latest incident occurring early Saturday morning.

According to police, most incidents occurred in the 1900 block of E. 73rd Place in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. One incident was reported in the 7400 block of S. Euclid.  

The incident and times include:

Police say the suspect is posing as a woman on Snapchat. After befriending the victims, the women are sexually assaulted and robbed of their phones and money at a pre-arranged meet-up.

Anyone with information may leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Police are investigating.