On February 11, 2019, the Wheaton Police Department received a report from a concerned Wheaton parent regarding inappropriate social media communication between their child and an unknown adult. The parent oversees their child's social media accounts and immediately notified the police when the inappropriate communication was discovered.
The Wheaton Police Department's Investigations Division worked with the parent, which led to the arrest of Muhammad Shoaib for Indecent Solicitation of a Child - Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. Shoaib is currently being held at the DuPage County Jail on a $75,000.00 (10% to apply) bond.
"The proactive parenting and cooperation of our resident with the Police Department helped identify and arrest a potential child sex predator," said Wheaton Deputy Police Chief Youker.
Muhammad Shoaib
926 Mulberry Lane
Streamwood, IL
Age 27
M/W, 6 feet, 200 pounds
Black hair, brown eyes
Shoaib was arrested in the 1300 block of North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2019.
The Wheaton Police Department would like to remind parents of the importance of internet safety and monitoring their children's communications. Special attention should be paid to covert communication and dating apps on children's smartphones and computers. For online safety resources for parents, visit the FCC’s website at https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-safety.
Notice to Public: The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. Constitutionally, a defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.