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Evanston Police Charge Chicago Man with Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
 EVANSTON, IL - On May 18, 2021, at 6:30 a.m. Evanston Police responded to an attempt criminal sexual assault in the area of Clark St. and Orrington Ave. Upon arrival officers located the victim, a 27 year old Northwestern Student, and several witnesses. The initial investigation revealed a male subject grabbed the victim from behind, threw her to the ground, and attempted to remove her pants. Witnesses intervened and thwarted the offender's attack. The offender then fled on foot. The victim suffered minor physical injuries in the attack.
Detectives arrived and continued to investigate. Video surveillance in the area captured the offender who was described a male Black wearing a unique coat. The coat was red, white, and black with letters on the front that spelled "Gucci". A photo of the offender was disseminated to area law enforcement agencies.
At approximately 12:25 p.m. Glencoe Public Safety responded to a well-being check of a male subject in the area of Dundee and Forestway. Glencoe Public Safety observed the subject and determined he matched the description of the offender from the earlier incident, including the unique coat. Glencoe Public Safety was aware of the earlier incident and the description of the offender.
Glencoe Public Safety informed Evanston Police Detectives they had located a subject matching the offender's description. Detectives responded and determined the subject, Devonte Huggins, was the subject in the surveillance footage. Detectives took Huggins into custody and transported him to the Evanston Police Department.
Detectives continued their investigation which included interviews of witnesses and incriminating statements made by Huggins. Huggins was identified as the offender. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved two felony charges.
The swift and successful conclusion of this investigation was due to the efforts of the Evanston Police Detective Bureau, neighboring agencies, and the public.
Offender
Huggins, Devonte 20 year old Black male
6900 block of South Harper Ave. Chicago IL.
Charges
1 felony count of Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
1 felony count of Aggravated Battery in the Public Way
Bond and Court Information
Huggins appeared in Bond Court before Judge Hansen on May 19, 2021, at the Skokie Courthouse. He received a $200,000.00 D-Bond with Electronic Monitoring. The next court date is May 26, 2021 at 0900 hours at the Skokie Courthouse.
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Media Relations: Commander Ryan Glew
rglew@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026
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