Man Touched Buttocks Of Girl, 11, Near School: Midlothian Police

MIDLOTHIAN, IL — Midlothian police are looking for a man wanted in the battery of a young girl.

On February 25, Midlothian Police received a report of battery to an 11-year-old, that occurred on February 21 at approximately 9 a.m.

Detective's learned the girl was walking in the area of 148th Street and Central Park, heading towards Central Park School. The girl saw a male (believed to be Hispanic, wearing all black clothing and a face mask) who began following her, police said.

The girl told police the man approached her and touched her buttocks, police said. The girl fled and was able to get away from this suspect.

Patrol officers are conducting saturation patrol's of the schools, before and after session, for the safety of the children, police said.

Detectives are attempting to identify the man. If anyone has any information related to this incident or if you observe any suspicious individuals near the schools, please call the Midlothian Police Department at (708)385-2534.