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Naperville Police Seek Suspect Who Accosted Women on Park Paths; $1,000 Reward Offered

Naperville police and the Park District are asking the public for help identifying a suspect described as a white or Hispanic male, 17 to 22, who made unwanted physical contact with two women near park district paths last month. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered.

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Naperville police and the Naperville Park District Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who made unwanted physical contact with two women over the last week near park district paths.

The first incident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, near Hillside Road and Washington Street, according to a bulletin issued Tuesday by Naperville Crime Stoppers. The second incident took place at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday near Gartner Road and Edgewater, the organization reported.

Neither woman was injured, officials said.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 17 to 22 years old. He was wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack while riding a larger-style e-moto bike and perhaps wearing Apple-style headphones.

Anyone who may recognize the person, has additional video of him, or has information regarding the incidents is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department's Investigations Division at (630) 548-2955 or NapervilleCrimeTips@naperville.il.us. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (630) 420-6006 or visit www.napervillecrimestoppers.com.

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest, and tips can be made anonymously, the organization said.

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