Survivor seeks accountability after arrest in Auburn Gresham sexual assault case

Sexual Assault Survivor seeks accountability after arrest in Auburn Gresham sexual assault case Yizel Garcia says a home invader raped her at gunpoint, but it took CPD 4 hours to arrive. A man has been charged in a home invasion and sexual assault, while the victim says she plans to pursue legal action against CPD over its response to the incident. WLS By Tre Ward , ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Wednesday, November 11, 2026 4:43AM Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 55-year-old man has been charged in connection with a home invasion and sexual assault that occurred in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood, while the victim says she plans to pursue legal action against the Chicago Police Department over its response to the incident. Chicago police identified the suspect as Calvin Lindsey, 55. According to police, Lindsey was arrested Nov. 8 and charged with aggravated kidnapping, home invasion, residential burglary, aggravated unlawful restraint, aggravated criminal sexual assault with a firearm and kidnapping by force or threat of force. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Police said Lindsey unlawfully entered a residence in the 7700 block of South Racine Avenue on Nov. 6 and sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman at gunpoint. Authorities said he also took the victim's personal belongings before fleeing. He was later taken into custody and charged. The victim turned survivor, Yizel Garcia, publicly identified herself following the arrest and addressed the suspect directly. "What you did was disgusting, and I'm not going to let you in. And I'm not going to let you ruin the rest of my life," Garcia said. Despite the arrest, Garcia and her fiancé said they remain frustrated with the police response. The couple said it took officers four hours to respond and that they intend to pursue legal action against the Chicago Police Department. "We want to hold CPD accountable," Garcia said. SEE ALSO | Home invasion, sex assault survivor says it took CPD 4 hours to arrive: 'I did not feel protected' Garcia's fiancé, Tre Armani Means-Bess, said they informed police that the suspect remained nearby after the crime. Survivor seeks accountability after arrest in Auburn Gresham sexual assault case 1 hour ago CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job at 17th District station 1 hour ago 21-year-old shot to death in front of his father while delivering food in Logan Square, family says 1 hour ago "The suspect was in the area for a period of time after the crime, and we did communicate with the police that the offender was still in the area," Means-Bess said. He also questioned why the suspect was not arrested sooner. "He's being charged today. The legal proceedings are getting started today. But the thing is, they could've had him in custody the same day it happened," Means-Bess said. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the case will be reviewed. "I've had a conversation with the superintendent to take a deeper look into this particular incident," Johnson said. He added: "Of course, we are going to provide the support this victim deserves." Lindsey is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Nov. 11 at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Police said no additional information is available at this time. A GoFundMe for Yizel can be found here . The video in the player above is from a previous report. INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics CHICAGO AUBURN GRESHAM SEXUAL ASSAULT RAPE HOME INVASION BREAK IN CHICAGO CRIME CHICAGO VIOLENCE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST Home invasion, sex assault survivor says it took CPD 4 hours to arrive Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault Man wanted for breaking into S. Side home, sexually assaulting woman Brand's convictions renew spotlight on culture that may've looked away Watch Live ON NOW CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job on NW Side 1 hour ago Man shot to death while delivering food with dad on NW Side: family 1 hour ago O'Hare taxi times among longest in US; United CEO urges staffing boost 1 hour ago Cops may've missed tip on school bus driver facing child porn charges 1 hour ago Judge rejects deportation charge against Chicago mom, nonprofit says Suburban mother released on bond after 15 months in ICE custody Weather forecast this week could include 1st snowfall of season Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says