CHICAGO – A Chicago high school security guard is accused of sexually assaulting two girls over several years during CPD lock-in events, according to court documents.
WARNING: Story contains graphic content.
What we know:
Heather L. Pancer, 48, of Hammond, Indiana, allegedly sexually assaulted two teenage girls between 2018 and 2021 while she was in what police described as a “position of trust and authority.”
The first victim told investigators that between Dec. 1, 2018, and May 1, 2020, Pancer penetrated her vagina with her fingers, mouth and an object. Court records say the girl was between 15 and 17 at the time. Pancer was 41 to 43 years old.
A second victim reported that between Feb. 9, 2019, and Feb. 8, 2021, Pancer penetrated her vagina with her fingers and mouth while the girl was between 16 and 17 years old.
Both girls said the sexual assaults took place during Chicago Police Department lock-in events at the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center on the Near West Side. A lock-in is a structured event where participants stay on site for a period of time, often overnight, under supervision.
What’s next:
A warrant was issued for Pancer’s arrest and she turned herself in earlier this month. She was charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual assault.
She remains in custody ahead of her next court date scheduled for Nov. 5.
What they’re saying:
FOX 32 has reached out to the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools for comment, and we’re waiting to hear back.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department and court documents.
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