Poop-Filled Sock Used in Attack on Blue Line

Oak Park Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who struck a woman with a sock filled with feces as she rode a Blue Line train eastbound near Austin Boulevard at about 4:50 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 12.

The 21-year-old victim told police she had boarded the Blue Line at Oak Park Avenue. As the train arrived at the Austin stop, the suspect struck her with the sock then fled up the exit ramp and continued on foot north on Austin.

CBSChicago is reporting that the woman, who came to Oak Park six weeks ago to live with a family and provide in-home child care, said she was riding an east-bound train from Oak Park to Chicago when the assault occurred.

Police hope images captured by CTA cameras will help identify the suspect.

Anyone with information is urged to call 708.386.3800. Anonymous tips can be left at 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us – just click on the anonymous crime tip icon.