Child Sexual Abuse Charges For Former Elk Grove Library Employee: Police

WHEATON, IL — A former Elk Grove Library employee has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Robert Thulin, 64, of 110 Cherry Street in Roselle, was charged with two counts of criminal sexual abuse and one count of indecent solicitation of a child, according to a statement from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Thulin allegedly befriended a young girl and her family after meeting them at the library. Police say that Thulin texted the victim and gave her money during visits to the library. Two weeks ago, Thulin is accused of taking the victim shopping and sexually assaulting her during the car trip. When he got to his home, Thulin invited the victim inside the residence for sex.

State's Attorney Robert Berlin said the following about Thulin's case, "The allegations against Mr. Thulin particularly disturbing in this case. His young victim and her family had placed their trust in him only to be repaid by Mr. Thulin allegedly sexually abusing his victim. I would like to thank the Elk Grove Police Department for their fine work and assistance in this case. I would also like to thank the DuPage County Children’s Center, particularly Director Pat Dempsey and Investigator Bruce Malkin for their efforts not only on this very upsetting case, but for their continued efforts in protecting our children from sexual predators. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Lee Roupas for his work in preparing a very strong case against this defendant.”

Thulin is set to appear in court on July 10.

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