Joliet girl sexually abused by handyman in her home: English

Jose Vazquez-Flores, 47, voluntarily turned himself in to Joliet police for questioning on Tuesday. He is from Aurora.

June 12, 2024, 4:13 p.m. CDT | Updated June 12, 2024, 4:31 p.m. CDT

JOLIET – A 47-year-old Aurora handyman is currently in the Will County Jail facing charges of aggravated sexual abuse, Joliet police announced in a news release. José Velázquez-Flores is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in Joliet.

Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said Velazquez-Flores was taken to the Will County Adult Detention Center and remains there.

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

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Vazquez-Flores, a handyman, was hired by the victim’s parents to perform repairs on their home. After interviewing the victim, Joliet Police Department investigators believed Velazquez-Flores had inappropriate sexual contact with the underage victim.

Vazquez-Flores voluntarily presented himself to the Joliet Police Department for questioning on Tuesday. According to English, Vazquez-Flores admitted to engaging in sexual acts with the minor victim, who he knew was 16 years old. Investigators took Vazquez-Flores into custody without incident.

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