Police search for man who attempted to kidnap 6-year-old girl near park on Far South Side

CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with an attempted abduction of a six-year-old girl on the city’s Far South Side.

According to Chicago police, the incident happened near Ada Park, in the 11200 block of South Ada Street, on Friday.

Officers said the individual allegedly followed and approached a group of children in the area before he touched a 6-year-old girl and attempted to abduct her.

Officers said the individual also allegedly invited the children to his home.

On Saturday morning, officers shared photos of the person believed to have been responsible for the incident.

Officers described him as a a man who is believed to be between 25 and 35 years of age, who stands between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-10 and weighs between 160 and 180 pounds. Police said he also had close-shaven black hair, a beard and brown eyes.

According to officers, the man was spotted wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and green pants that were pulled up to his knees, and black Crocs-style shoes. Police said he also had close-shaven black hair, a beard and brown eyes.

Officers warn the public to maintain an awareness of their surroundings and urge anyone who may witness a similar event not to approach the subjects and to instead note any unique details or characteristics about the offenders to provide the information to the police.

Those who witness any suspicious people or activity are advised to call 911.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the CPD Special Investigations Unit at 312-492-3810 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help detectives in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com . Tips can be filed anonymously.

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