Crime
Philadelphia Police Investigate Abduction and Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating a disturbing incident involving the abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl that occurred on the evening of Friday, May 31.
Authorities are searching for the suspect as well as a stolen vehicle connected to the crime.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to an abduction-in-progress call near Germantown and Erie Avenues.
According to initial reports, a white 2010 Ford Taurus had been left unattended with the engine running and the keys in the ignition.
A 12-year-old girl was asleep in the backseat of the vehicle when an unidentified individual entered the car and fled the scene with the child inside.
Less than 25 minutes later, at approximately 9:53 p.m., officers located a juvenile matching the description of the missing child near Broad Street and Roosevelt Boulevard.
It was determined that the victim had been sexually assaulted. She was immediately transported by police to a local hospital for medical evaluation and care.
Police are currently seeking an unidentified Black male, described as having a thin build and wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.
The stolen white 2010 Ford Taurus remains missing as of the latest report.
The Special Victims Unit is leading the investigation, with assistance from additional law enforcement resources.
Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect, the vehicle, or any part of this ongoing investigation is strongly encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling the PPD Tip Line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.