Sexual Offender Moves to Niles

At Niles police roll call Thursday, Sgt. Robert Tornabene advised officers that Thomas Underwood, convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault against a minor, is moving to Niles.

Underwood plans to live with a relative at 8028 N. Milwaukee Ave., Tornabene said. He may have chosen the location on the commercial street because sex offenders are prohibited from living near schools, he added.

State law forbids convicted sex offenders from coming within 500 feet of a school, school grounds or school bus stop without notifying school officials.

The Illinois State Police website lists sexual offenders, who are required by law to report their home addresses to police.

Underwood, who turns 30 next week, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual assault of a minor when the girl was 14 years old and he was 18. He is a black male, 5 feet 11 and 200 pounds.

The state police website also lists 10 other sexual offenders in Niles. It updates the site as it receives new information.