13-Year-Old Attacked, Carried To Man's Truck In Oak Park: Cops

OAK PARK, IL — Police in Oak Park are seeking the public's help in finding a man accused of grabbing a 13-year-old girl as she walked home from school Monday. According to a news release, the victim was near the 600 block of Washington Blvd. when a man "grabbed her from behind and carried her to a red Toyota."

Police say the girl was able to get free and safely get to a friend's house. The victim was then taken to Oak Park Hospital for treatment and is now in her mother's care, police say.

The suspect was described as a "male of mixed race" around 6' tall. Police say the victim was not able to give a more detailed description following the incident.

In the wake of this incident, Oak Park Police have increased patrols around schools and parks in the village.

Anyone with information should call 708-434-1636.

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