On September 23, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Chicago Police Department announced a manhunt for a teenage boy accused of sexually assaulting a female elementary student. The alleged crime occurred in the 1300 block of West 91st Street, within the Brainerd neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side.
The victim was on her regular route to Fort Dearborn Elementary when the suspect forced her into a nearby alley and carried out the assault. Police were alerted to the incident shortly after it happened and responded to the scene.
Fort Dearborn Elementary, a school that serves children from the surrounding Brainerd community, is located a short distance from the alley where the assault took place. The timing of the attack coincided with the early morning period when many students are walking to school.
Chicago Police Department officials stated that they are actively searching for the teen suspect and have asked anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains open, and detectives are working to identify the individual responsible for the assault.
The 1300 block of West 91st Street is a residential corridor that includes several side streets and alleys. Police have emphasized the importance of community awareness in the area as they continue their efforts to locate the suspect.
Authorities have not released further details about the victim’s condition or the suspect’s identity beyond the description of a teenage male. The department reiterated that the safety of students and residents remains a top priority as the search continues.