Cops Seek Man Who Made Lewd Remarks To Child In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — Police in Naperville are asking residents for help identifying a man who made lewd comments to a juvenile walking near the intersection of Ashwood Road and Chinaberry Lane on Thursday.

The man was driving a newer black SUV around 3 p.m. when he made the lewd remarks, police say. The juvenile ran from him, and the man drove off, but the direction he went was not known.

A description shared by Naperville police depicted the man as a white man between 20 and 30 years old with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt that zipped in front.

In the wake of the incident, Naperville police encouraged parents and guardians to talk to their children about how to react if approached by a stranger.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is encouraged to call Naperville police at 630- 420-6665.