The police are trying to track down this man in connection with a sex crime involving children. (Chicago Police Department)

CHICAGO – Police need help finding a man who committed a sex crime involving two children in West Rogers Park this weekend.

According to CPD, the children were in the 6200 block of North Maplewood when the man approached them around 5:53 p.m. He “performed an indecent act” in their presence, left and then returned to the scene, police said in a community alert. By the time he got back, the kids were inside and he walked away, heading south to Maplewood.

The alert says the man is Hispanic or white and 35 to 45 years old.

The CPD Special Investigations Unit is handling the case. They can be reached at 312-492-3810 regarding case #JH-449091. You can also submit information via CPDTIP.com.

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