Overview
- Prosecutors identified the defendant as Ismael Andrade Pino, 53, of Bensenville, and filed counts of attempted kidnapping, aggravated battery in a public place, and unlawful restraint.
- Authorities say the woman with special needs was collecting carts around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 when the man told her to go to his car, blocked her path, grabbed her by the neck, and grabbed her again before releasing her.
- Employees contacted police after recognizing the man when he returned to the Bensenville Jewel-Osco around 9 a.m. the next day, leading to his custody.
- Judge Joshua Dieden denied pre-trial release at the initial appearance, and the defendant remains detained pending a Jan. 20 hearing.
- DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin called the allegations disturbing and praised the victim and store staff, and reports vary on whether the victim is 20 or 23.