CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are investigating an attempted kidnapping in West Loop Sunday morning.
A 45-year-old woman was walking in the 200-block of S. Sangamon Street around 8:45 a.m. when a van stopped near her. An unidentified offender then exited the vehicle and approached her. They then grabbed both of the victim’s arms and attempted to pull her inside a maroon Dodge Plymouth minivan, police said.
The woman screams and was able to fight off the offender to escape.
A passenger in a rideshare vehicle then tried to confront the offender who fled in the minivan.
Police have since recovered the minivan and an investigation is ongoing, officials said.
No injuries were reported and no one is in custody.
This incident comes a month after an attempted kidnapping on that same block. A Good Samaritan walking his dog also intervened in that incident but the suspect was able to get away.
Police remind people to always be aware of your surroundings. Pay special attention to suspicious people loitering in an area and report them to police. If confronted by an offender, police say to stay calm and remember any unique descriptive characteristics of the person (scars, limp, acne, teeth, etc.). Dial 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender. Police also say to never pursue a fleeing suspect and suggest to always walk in pairs.
Anyone with information should call police at (312) 744-8261 or anonymously sublit a tip at CPDTIP.com.
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