Crime & Safety

Man Charged in Kidnapping Now Facing Sexual Assault, Child Pornography Charges

Jose E. Reyes, 28, of Chicago, remains in the Lake County Jail on $5 million bond.

A Mundelein man accused of kidnapping a 3-year-old girl in Mundelein before returning her about 30 minutes later is now facing felony charges for criminal sexual assault and making and possessing child pornography, the Lake County News-Sun reports.

Jose E. Reyes, 28, of Chicago, was previously charged with aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping and unlawful restraint.

The 3-year-old girl was taken from the entrance of 555 Deepwoods Drive in Mundelein around 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30, according to Mundelein police.

Reyes remains in the Lake County Jail on $5 million bond, according to the News-Sun.

Read more on the News-Sun website.

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