Man Accused of Tying Up, Fondling Woman in Home Charged

CHICAGO, IL — A Roseland man is accused of tying up and fondling a woman during a home invasion robbery New Year's Day in Wicker Park , according to Chicago police.

Edward Malone, 23, of the 10900 block of South Indiana Avenue, was arrested where he worked at the 0-100 block of West Wacker Drive at about 3:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. He was charged Thursday with felony home invasion and felony kidnaping with a firearm in connection with the Jan. 1 incident.

Malone's bail hearing is scheduled for later Friday, Jan. 6.

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Malone allegedly broke in to a woman's home in the 2100 block of West Concord Place on Sunday, Jan. 1. Armed with a gun, he allegedly bound and fondled the woman before taking some of her items, according to police.

The victim refused medical attention at the scene, according to reports.

Edward Malone, 31 (photo via Chicago Police Department)

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