Crime & Safety

Police Report: Masked Man Attacked, Threatened to Kill Woman

A 54-year-old Oak Forest woman was taken to South Suburban Hospital following an alleged attack at her Edward Drive Home.

A 54-year-old Oak Forest woman told police that a masked man slapped and threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the attack, according to a police report.

The attack occurred after 2 p.m. Monday at a house in the 5900 block of Edward Drive.

The victim told she was walking out the rear sliding door when the attacker slapped her and threw her to the ground. He then scratched her and said he would come back and kill her if she told anyone.

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Her attacker was wearing a ski mask and gloves, according to the report. She was unable to provide a description of the attacker.

The victim was transported to South Suburban Hospital for treatment.

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Police are investigating. 

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