From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
Girl sexually assaulted on way to school in Brainerd
Teen girl assaulted on Brainerd street as police seek suspect.
In brief
Teen girl assaulted on Brainerd street as police seek suspect. A 13-14 year old boy is accused of sexually assaulting a girl walking to Fort Dearborn Elementary on September 23, 2026. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Incident details
A teen girl was sexually assaulted Sept. 23, 2026 on the Far South Side.
“A teen girl was sexually assaulted Sept. 23, 2026 on the Far South Side.”
Location and time
She was walking to Fort Dearborn Elementary around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of West 91st Street.
“She was walking to Fort Dearborn Elementary around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of West 91st Street.”
Suspect description
The teen was described as 13 to 14 years old with dreadlocks featuring orange tips.
“The teen was described as 13 to 14 years old with dreadlocks that featured orange tips.”
Suspect clothing
He was wearing a black jacket or black long-sleeved shirt with white lettering, gray pants, and carrying a clear school backpack.
“He was wearing a black jacket or black long-sleeved shirt with white lettering, gray pants and carrying a clear school backpack, police said.”
Police action
Police are looking for a teen boy carrying a clear backpack accused of sexually assaulting a girl walking to her elementary school in Brainerd on the Far South Side Wednesday morning.
“Police are looking for a teen boy carrying a clear backpack who is accused of sexually assaulting a girl walking to her elementary school in Brainerd on the Far South Side Wednesday morning.”
Reporting details
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at 312-492-3810.
“Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at 312-492-3810.”
What happens next
Police are investigating the sexual assault on the Far South Side of Chicago.
“Police are investigating the sexual assault on the Far South Side of Chicago.”
The big picture
A 13-14 year old boy is accused of sexually assaulting a girl walking to Fort Dearborn Elementary on September 23, 2026.

