Police in a Chicago suburb are investigation allegations of sexual assault and sexual abuse that initially took place at a University of Chicago hospital in Harvey but may involve victims in several medical facilities in the area.
The Harvey Police Department said the “individual of interest” in the investigation is “a while male with short black hair, brown eyes, and a connected mustache and beard,” probably between 37 and 40 years old. The initial allegations took place at the University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
The department said it wanted to identify any further victims or witnesses in the case.
Police said the “individual of interest” likely had “may currently hold or previously held a position within this facility or at comparable medical institutions” and “likely” has “experience in healthcare settings where he interacted with patients and contributed to medical operations.”
WMAQ went further, though saying a City of Harvey spokesperson identified the person of interest as a physician’s assistant and said there are currently three victims, two patients and one an employee of the hospital.
According to WFLD, the person of interest is wanted for questioning, but it wasn’t clear if he had been identified. The station said the first report was filed by a patient who was receiving treatment in the emergency department in June 2024. She said the man identified himself as a physician’s assistant, touched her inappropriately, and made inappropriate comments.
A second report came the following month from a staff member who described a similar incident involving a man with the same description.
It’s not clear why police are only now seeking information.
The hospital said in a statement it was aware of the investigation but declined further comment, saying on that it “will continue to cooperate with Harvey police.”
Harvey Police asked anyone with information to contact the department’s anonymous tip line at 708-713-4899 or email [email protected].
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