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A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Cristel Mohrman is a former Patch staffer. If you need to reach someone at Patch, please email illinois@patch.com.
A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
A 57-year-old Wheeling man was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse to a minor, according to police.
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The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
The Lake County Coroner’s office confirmed the body of Ronald Kite, who had been missing since July 29, was found in the Des Plaines River Wednesday night.