Man charged with sexually assaulting minor in Tinley Park

Philip M. Connolly, 38, of Oak Forest, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor, according to Tinley Park police.

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A man was arrested Aug. 29, 2019, and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in Tinley Park.

A man was arrested Aug. 29, 2019, and charged with sexually assaulting a minor in Tinley Park.

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A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child last month in southwest suburban Tinley Park.

Philip M. Connolly, 38, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor, according to a statement from Tinley Park police.

Phillip M. Connolly

Phillip M. Connolly

Cook County sheriff’s office

Connolly, who lives in Oak Park, was visiting the victim’s family at the time of the assault, police said. He was arrested Aug. 29 after a three-week investigation.

Judge John J. Mahoney ordered Connolly held without bail during a hearing Aug. 30 at the Bridgeview Courthouse, according to Cook County court records. His next court date was scheduled for Sept. 26.

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