Two sexual abuse cases were reported in Champaign July 15 and 16. The Champaign police are looking for any information regarding a suspect believed to be involved in the cases.
On July 15, at 8:29 p.m., a 21 year-old female was at the area of Fourth and John Streets when approached by a Hispanic male on a bicycle who asked for directions and then fondled her and solicited her for sex. The suspect groped her again as she left the scene.
At 3:25 p.m. on July 16, two 14-year-old girls were near 45 E. University Ave and were approached by a man on a bicycle, groping one when he rode past.
Police were immediately contacted in both situations.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 25 and 35 between five and six feet tall with black hair, brown eyes and facial hair. The bicycle was said to be dark-colored with ‘thin’ tires. It was a regular bike.
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The Champaign Police Department encourages pedestrians to be alert to their surroundings, make note of a suspect’s description and notify the police if ever approached by an offender.
Any tips can be reported to the Champaign Police Department, to Crime Stoppers or online .