Man charged after taking girl off bike, sexually assaulting her in Kane County: officials

ST CHARLES, Ill. (WLS) -- A 41-year-old Hampshire man is accused of snatching a 9-year-old girl off her bike and sexually assaulting her.

Police say it happened last Friday afternoon in far west suburban Pingree Grove.

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Investigators say Janio Velasquez Muro grabbed the girl from her bike in the 1200-block of Cape Cod Lane and forced her into a car.

Velasquez Muro was arrested after an extensive investigation that included surveillance video and neighborhood canvasses.

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He's been charged with aggravated kidnapping, predatory criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a child.

He will stay in jail until his next court date, July 16.

"This case demonstrates the importance of strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies and child advocacy professionals," Pingree Grove Police Chief Christopher Harris said. "The swift response of our officers, investigators, and our law enforcement partners resulted in the rapid identification and apprehension of a suspect. While this arrest is an important step in the investigative process, our primary focus remains on supporting the young victim and her family as they begin the difficult journey toward healing."

The investigation remains active. Anyone with additional information is asked to call investigator Smith at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office Child Advocacy Center at (630) 845-3780.