Crime & Safety

Girl's Social Media Posts Lead To Investigation By Yorkville PD

Parents contacted police after being made aware of the social media posts.

YORKVILLE, IL — Yorkville police are investigating a criminal sexual assault incident reported in the 3700 block of Bailey Road at 8:30 p.m., July 6. Yorkville police say they were called to investigate the report involving a juvenile female victim after they say she posted about the incident to social media. Police say the girl's parents contacted police once they were made aware of the posts.

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