DuPage County prosecutors have accused a Bensenville man of trying to kidnap a 20-year-old woman with special needs while she was working at a suburban Jewel-Osco.
Ismael Andrade Pino, 53, faces one count of attempted kidnapping, two counts of aggravated battery in a public place and two counts of unlawful restraint.
According to a news release from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office, Andrade Pino allegedly approached the woman while she was collecting shopping carts from the parking lot of a Bensenville Jewel-Osco Monday evening and told her to go to his car.
When the woman refused Andrade Pino’s demand, prosecutors alleged that he blocked her path and grabbed her by the neck. He allegedly then tried to grab her again and only let her go when another person came out of the store, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors said Andrade Pino returned to the grocery store around 9 a.m. Tuesday, but workers recognized him and called for police.
DuPage County Judge Joshua Dieden ordered him held in custody while he awaits trial at his initial appearance on Wednesday, court records show.
Andrade Pino is next scheduled to come before a judge Jan. 20.
