Plano Man Arrested For Indecency With A Child
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PLANO (CBSDFW.COM) - Plano police arrested 45-year-old Mohammed Ali on Monday for three counts of indecency with a child.
According to authorities, detectives began an investigation on December 29, 2015, after a report of an indecency with a child incident at Children's Medical Center in Plano. During the investigation, additional offenses were discovered and authorities were able to identify Ali as the suspect.
Ali, who worked as a phlebotomist in the outpatient lab at Children's Medical Center, committed the acts inside the hospital. He had been employed there since March of 2015.
After his arrest officials with the hospital issued the following statement:
"We are deeply disappointed and dismayed by this behavior, and this individual has been terminated from our organization. The protection and well-being of our patients and their families is our number one concern. These actions do not represent the mission and values of our organization and the many selfless professionals committed to providing quality care to the children of North Texas.
We have cooperated fully with local authorities throughout the investigation and will continue to do so. We thank the Plano Police Department for their support and swift action in the matter."
Ali is being held on a $30,000 bond.
The Plano Police Department is asking anyone with information about the case to contact their tip line at 972-941-2148.
The police investigation into the attacks is ongoing.
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