Young Jogger Sexually Assaulted in Southwest Suburbs: Police

A young female jogger was sexually assaulted in the southwest suburbs on Sunday, police said.

The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. along the Illinois Michigan Canal Bike Path near Larkin Avenue south of I-80, between the Joliet and Rockdale area, Rockdale police said.

The suspect was described as a male in his late 20s to early 30s, between 5’08”and 5’10”, according to police. He also had black hair, and was wearing dark sweatpants, white t-shirt, and a long sleeved orange shirt.

State police are going over reviewing surveillance video that may be in the area to get a better description of the man.

The victim will be meeting with a sketch artist on Tuesday.

Anyone who may have information about the sexual assault is encouraged to contact police at 847-722-2865.

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