A man from the suburbs reportedly beat and abducted a woman across state lines. The man has been charged with the crime in Bartlett.
A man named Christopher Krontiris, aged 25 and from Hoffman Estates, has been charged with aggravated kidnapping, home invasion with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated domestic battery.
On Saturday, the family of a 24-year-old woman reported her missing, which prompted an investigation. According to police, the woman had been at a bar in Hanover Park with Krontiris when they engaged in a verbal altercation.
The police took Krontiris out of the bar, while the woman went back to the Bartlett home where she was housesitting.
After being apprehended in Michigan City, Krontiris was refused pre-trial release by the authorities.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, it’s important to seek help. You can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for support and resources. Remember, you are not alone and there are people who can help you through this difficult time.