Sketch released after woman beaten on forest preserve trail

Andy Koval
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NILES, Ill. — A sketch was released Thursday morning following an attack of a woman walking on a forest preserve trail last week in Niles.

Just after 1:45 p.m. on Friday, a 31-year-old woman was walking on the North Branch Trail at Bunker Hill, between Touhy and Howard.

The woman was then approached by a man on a bicycle who struck her several times with a blunt object, according to police. She was transported in serious condition to Lutheran General Hospital.

Police believe the man is Hispanic, approximately 5’6″ to 5’8″, with a thin build, dark curly hair and a dark complexion. Police said he is between the ages of 24 and 30 and was riding a short, dark bicycle and had on a black backpack.

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Forest Preserves police said they have heightened attention to the area, including increased car patrols and increased foot and bicycle patrols in the area on and near the trail.

Anyone with information can call police at 708-771-1001.

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