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Lakeview man wanted for child sex abuse after removing electronic monitor captured

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Lakeview man declared a fugitive after removing his electronic monitoring device following a sexual assault charge against a minor is now behind bars.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced in January that deputies were actively searching for Jorge Mondragion-Bahena, 48, after he removed his GPS tracking device in March 2023. Mondragion-Bahena was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor under the age of 13 in October of 2022.

In January of this year, authorities learned that Mondragion-Bahena may be residing in
Chicago under multiple aliases and working as a cook at an unknown local restaurant.

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, additional information revealed that Mondragion-Bahena lived in the 4500 block of S. Talman Avenue.

Upon their arrival at the location, authorities located Mondragion-Bahena and took him into their custody.

On Friday, March 7, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved felony escape charges.

A Cook County judge denied Mondragon-Bahena pre-trial release following a court hearing on Saturday, March 8, and will remain at Cook County Jail.

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