# Girl sexually assaulted on way to school in Brainerd

> Teen girl assaulted on Brainerd street as police seek suspect.
- Title: Girl sexually assaulted on way to school in Brainerd
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: brainerd, fort dearborn elementary, sexually assaulted, police, teen boy, clear backpack, dreadlocks, orange tips, black jacket, white lettering, gray pants, 312-492-3810
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/24/girl-sexually-assaulted-on-way-to-school-in-brainerd
- Published: 2026-09-24T21:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brainerd, fort dearborn elementary, sexually assaulted, police, teen boy, clear backpack, dreadlocks, orange tips, black jacket, white lettering, gray pants, 312-492-3810
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 13-14 year old boy is accused of sexually assaulting a girl walking to Fort Dearborn Elementary on September 23, 2026.