Alleged Assault in Hinsdale Didn't Happen: Police

Hinsdale, IL - A Hinsdale police investigation into the alleged assault of a juvenile girl April 4 determined "the incident did not occur as previously reported."

Bradley Bloom, director of public safety, said the incident didn't happen at all, and there was no assault.

"We have determined with 100 percent confidence that an incident did not occur," Bloom said. "An assault did not occur at any time. We want to reassure people that it is a safe community, and they don't have to be concerned that there's someone roaming streets preying on the community."

A girl told police that a man assaulted her around 2 p.m. April 4 as she was getting out of a car near Clay Street and Hinsdale Avenue in Hinsdale.

“There were many people in the community whose sense of safety was shaken following the initial reports of this alleged crime," said Chief Kevin Simpson in a statement. "I am pleased to report that there is no reason to be concerned that an unknown individual is a threat to our community based on this incident.”

Police said this matter will be referred to the juvenile officer for follow up.