A months-long investigation into a late-night alley attack in Ravenswood Manor has led Chicago police to a 17-year-old boy now charged in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on the city’s Northwest Side.
Police say the teen was arrested March 24 in the 6000 block of North Lincoln Avenue and is facing counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and kidnapping with a firearm. The charges stem from an incident on the night of Nov. 21, 2025, when two attackers allegedly chased two teenage girls into an alley behind the 2900 block of West Wilson Avenue. Neighbors stepped in, helped the girls reach safety, and called the police.
Arrest and charges
According to CBS Chicago, the suspect’s name has not been released because he is a juvenile. Officers took him into custody on Tuesday in the 6000 block of North Lincoln Avenue, and he was booked on one count of aggravated criminal sexual assault and one count of kidnapping with a firearm. He was scheduled for a detention hearing in Cook County Criminal Court on Wednesday.
What the police say about the November attack
Investigators say the attack unfolded around 9:21 p.m. on Nov. 21, when two girls walking in Ravenswood Manor realized they were being followed. The pair was chased and cornered on the 2900 block of West Wilson Avenue. One suspect allegedly pulled a gun and dragged the 15-year-old into an alley while the second suspect held her companion at knifepoint.
Afterward, neighbors reported a heavy police response on the block and said officers were canvassing for surveillance footage, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Investigation and community response
Chicago police later released surveillance images and appealed to the public for help identifying the two suspects. Residents reported seeing extra patrols in the hours after the attack while detectives gathered video evidence and spoke with neighbors.
As Block Club Chicago reported, officers circulated suspect descriptions and surveillance stills while canvassing the neighborhood.
Detention hearing and next steps
The Cook County detention hearing was set following the arrest, and prosecutors will determine how to move forward with the case as investigators complete their work, CBS Chicago reports.
Because the suspect is 17, authorities have not released his name. Any future court filings and arraignment details will come through the Cook County courts and the state’s attorney’s office.
How to help
Police are still asking for tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact Grand Central/Area Five detectives at 312-746-6554 or submit an anonymous tip through the Chicago Police Department’s online tip form (CPD Tip Form).
Local coverage of the November incident notes the Area Five contact information and the reference detectives used while canvassing. Officials say that could help residents with security footage or additional leads share what they know with investigators.
