A Chicago man and woman were both being held on $500,000 bond for sex crimes Tuesday after a teenage girl was found dead in an Oak Park alley over the weekend.

       The 15-year-old girl was found dead in an alley in the 200 block of North Taylor Avenue by Oak Park firefighters and police around 8:30 a.m. Saturday after someone called 911, Oak Park police said.

       On Wednesday, Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office spokesperson Natalia Derevyanny identified the victim as Melissa Kaylanna Rendon of the 4100 block of West Fullerton Ave., Chicago

       Sergio Hernandez, 40, of the 3100 block of North Austin Blvd., Chicago, was charged with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and concealment of a death. Joslia Williams, 18, of the 1700 block of North Menard Ave., Chicago, was charged with child pornography and concealment of a death, according to the Oak Park Police Department.

       Chicago police had received a report of the girl missing hours before, according to Oak Park police.

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       Oak Park Police Commander Paul Kane said Hernandez and Williams were arrested Saturday evening after the victim’s family cooperated with detectives.

       Kane added that police are currently awaiting the results of the Cook County Medical Examiner’s report but said additional charges may yet be filed.

       “There are still aspects that are under investigation but there was enough to get those charges out now,” Kane said. “We’re waiting for the medical examiner’s report and that could take awhile.”

       On Tuesday, both appeared in bond court and were each given a $500,000 bond.

       Oak Park police said anyone with information about the case is asked to call them at (708) 386-3800. Information can also be provided anonymously at (708) 434-1636 or at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

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