Chicago Police Seek Tips in Rideshare Assaults

Chicago police have issued a community alert after two women were sexually assaulted by a man posing as a rideshare driver in the Gold Coast and Near North Side neighborhoods. The assaults occurred on March 30 around 5 a.m. in the 1100 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive and on July 19 around 2 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Wells Street. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 35 to 45 years old, with a short, heavy build, who drove a midsize black SUV not matching the rideshare app description. Police are urging rideshare users to verify drivers' identity and vehicle details and to share trip information with trusted contacts. Authorities are seeking public help and encourage tips via Area 3 detectives or CPDTIP.com, referencing case numbers JJ200277 or JJ340067. Police continue to investigate and work to identify and apprehend the suspect.