More Victims Possible In Barrington Sex Abuse Case

The Barrington Police Department is asking anyone who has information on a 22-year-old Chicago man who may have had relationships with minors to contact authorities.

The request by the suburban police department comes after Salman Patel was arrested at 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 in Barrington. A Barrington Police Department officer spotted a vehicle parked at 505 N. Northwest Highway and, upon further investigation, found Patel in the vehicle with a 13-year-old girl, according to a news release from the Barrington Police Department.

Patel, of the 1000 block of South State Street in Chicago, is accused of initially providing a false name and date of birth to the officer, which made him younger than what he actually was, according to the news release.

“Patel was then arrested and the victim was taken into protective custody," authorities said. Patel has been charged with one count of soliciting child pornography and one count of aggravated sexual abuse in connection with that arrest, according to authorities.

Patel’s bond was set at $100,000 during a bond hearing at the Lake County Courthouse on Sunday. He must pay 10 percent of that bond to be released from custody.

Meanwhile, the Barrington Police Department is continuing to investigate as they believe Patel has had other relationships with minors.

Anyone with information on related to offenses allegedly committed by Patel is asked to contact the Barrington Police Department at 847.304.3300

Photo via Barrington Police Department