Joliet Girl Sexually Assaulted By Handyman In Her House: English

JOLIET — A 47-year-old Aurora handyman is now in the Will County Jail facing aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges, Joliet police announced in a news release. Jose Velazquez-Flores is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Joliet.

Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said that Velazquez-Flores was taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility and that's where he remains.

According to English, at 8:52 p.m. May 7, Joliet police learned of an allegation of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl that occurred on April 25, at a house in the Caton Ridge subdivision.

Vazquez-Flores, a handyman, was hired by the parent of the victim to make repairs at their home. Following an interview with the victim, Joliet police detectives believed that Velazquez-Flores had inappropriate sexual contact with the minor victim.

Vazquez-Flores voluntarily came to the Joliet Police Department for questioning on Tuesday. According to English, Vazquez-Flores admitted to engaging in sexual conduct with the minor victim, whom he knew to be 16 years old. Detectives placed Vazquez-Flores into custody without incident.

The Joliet Police Department wishes to thank the Will County Children Advocacy Center for
their assistance in this case, English noted.