4-year-old girl "inappropriately touched" at Reinberg Elementary School
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police are investigating the possible sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl on Wednesday at Reinberg Elementary School in the Portage Park neighborhood.
"There has been an allegation that one of our staff members engaged inappropriately with a student. This employee has been removed from the school, and an investigation has been initiated by the Office of Inspector General," principal Edwin Loch wrote in a letter to parents. "Based on the information learned during the OIG's investigation, a final determination will be made regarding whether it is appropriate for this individual to return to Reinberg."
Chicago Police said the girl told them a woman she knows "inappropriately touched" her on Wednesday. The girl was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital for treatment.
A CPS spokesperson said the district "is committed to the safety and well-being of our students and takes seriously all allegations of employee misconduct. As we do any time we receive a report of alleged misconduct, CPS is investigating these allegations and will address this complaint in accordance with District policies and procedures to foster safe and secure learning environments in all schools."
It's unclear if the person accused of touching the girl was a teacher, or some other employee at the school.
No one was in custody Thursday afternoon. Area 5 detectives were investigating.