Joliet man accused of sending explicit messages to 14-year-old girl: police

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A 21-year-old Joliet man has been accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old girl, police said Friday.

Carlos Olazo has been charged with indecent solicitation of a child and grooming in the case, police said.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Just before midnight on Wednesday, Joliet police responded to the 1500-block of Richard T. Rivera Way after a report from a member of a private group that investigates suspected online predators.

Police said Olazo was suspected of sending sexually explicit messages and videos on TikTok and text messages to the girl, who reportedly lived out of state.

The victim reported the contact to her father, who was affiliated with the group, police said.

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How Robin Murphy's 1995 disappearance still haunts her family The victim's father took over the conversation and continued communicating with Olazo by text message while posing as the 14-year-old, police said.

Olazo allegedly continued to send messages after learning the girl was 14.

"Olazo admitted to sending explicit messages and videos and acknowledged the age of the victim," police said.

He was taken into custody without incident and is being held in the Will County Jail.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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