Police investigating sexual assault in Arlington Heights park

Arlington Heights police say they are investigating a report of a sexual assault in a village park last week.

According to a police report, a 23-year-old woman said an unknown offender sexually assaulted her between 2:20 and 3 a. m. Aug. 1 after she fell asleep at Gateway Park, 200 E. Northwest Hwy.

Arlington Heights Deputy Chief Mike Hernandez said police believe she and her boyfriend had been sleeping in the park.

Hernandez said the woman and her boyfriend met the offender in the park earlier that night. He is described as being tan-skinned, about 5 feet, 5 inches, with a flat nose wearing a sleeveless shirt, camouflage bandanna and gray jeans.

Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411 (tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP. Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.