Amber alert issued for 2 boys, (found safe) Missing 5/3/08, Chicago, IL

[Faith]

Amber alert issued for 2 boys
Monday, May 05, 2008 | 10:42 PM

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Chicago police have issued an abduction alert for two young boys.

Authorities say Juvenal Benitez is on the run with his 10- and 8-year-old sons.

He's driving a black, four-door compact car similar to a Chevy Cavalier.

Police suspect Benitez may be headed for Ohio or Mexico with his girlfriend and newborn infant.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6124085

[Roamer]

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[Faith]

Father disappears with sons during custodial visit
Dad may be headed to Ohio, Mexico, police say

Tribune staff report
11:33 PM CDT, May 5, 2008

Chicago police said they are looking for a father who fled with his two sons.

Juvenal Benitez, 32, took the two boys, ages 10 and 8, from their mother for a custodial visit and did not return, police said.. He may be headed to Ohio or Mexico and was last seen driving a black sedan, police said. Benitez's girlfriend and an infant may be traveling with him.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 312-746-9259

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-missing-father-06-may06,0,3634565.story

[Faith]

Posted: Monday, 05 May 2008 8:57PM

Alert: Children Abducted During Custodial Visit

CHICAGO -- Police are looking for a man who they say abducted his two children from their Little Village home and possibly fled with then and his new girlfriend.

Juvenal Benitez, 32, took his sons, ages 8 and 10, for a custodial visit on Saturday according to an alert from Harrison Area detectives. He took the children from their home in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue.

The release said Benitez "does not intend to return them [children] to their mother."

He was driving a black, four-door compact vehicle similar to a Chevrolet Cavalier, and could be headed to either Ohio or Mexico, the alert said.

Benitez's girlfriend and newborn infant could also be in the same vehicle.

Benitez is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-5and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
http://www.wbbm780.com/pages/2130918.php?

[Faith]

Father abducts children during visit

May 6, 2008
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FROM STNG WIRE REPORTS

Police are looking for a man who abducted his two children from their Little Village home and possibly fled with them and his new girlfriend over the weekend.

Juvenal Benitez, 32, took his sons, ages 8 and 10, from their home in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue for a custodial visit on Saturday, May 3, according to an alert issued Monday by Harrison Area detectives.

The children’s mother, who is their custodial parent, allowed Benitez, their non-custodial father, a “courtesy visitation” with the boys, but he never returned them to their home, a Harrison Area sergeant said early Tuesday.

Benitez did not have any legal visitation rights, but the mother was trying to be nice, the sergeant said.

The alert indicated he may be headed to either Ohio or Mexico with the children.

Benitez is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, but because he is Mexican, police fear he may head there with the children, according to the sergeant.

The release said Benitez "does not intend to return them [children] to their mother."

He was driving a black, four-door compact vehicle similar to a Chevrolet Cavalier, the alert said. Benitez's girlfriend and newborn infant could also be in the same vehicle.

The vehicle apparently does not have any license plates, according to the sergeant, who said that may be why an Amber Alert has not been issued for the children. A license plate number is often required to issue an alert, he said, if a description of the vehicle is not specific enough.

In order to prevent abuse of the Amber Alert system, one of the criteria for issuing an alert is that a sufficient amount of descriptive information can be provided, including information about the suspect’s vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Amber Alert Web page.

Benitez is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

As a part of their investigation, police are in close contact with the children’s mother, the sergeant said.

Anyone with information should contact Harrison Area Special Victims Unit detectives at (312) 746-9259.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/933769,father050608.article


Why not give the children's name?

[Faith]

Benitez did not have any legal visitation rights, but the mother was trying to be nice, the sergeant said.

No offense to all fathers but-- OMG- you cannot be nice-

[Roamer]

If a judge denied him visitation, there must have been a reason for it.

[Faith]

If a judge denied him visitation, there must have been a reason for it.

She let her guard down. I'm sure the boys wanted to see their father.

I hope they will be found safe.

[Kaylynn]

Police: Father Kidnapped 2 Sons During Visit
Detectives Fear Juvenal Benitez Be Escaping To Mexico
CHICAGO (STNG) ― Police are looking for a man who abducted his two children from their Little Village home and possibly fled with them and his new girlfriend over the weekend.

Juvenal Benitez, 32, took his sons, ages 8 and 10, from their home in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue for a custodial visit on Saturday, May 3, according to an alert issued Monday by Harrison Area detectives.

The children's mother, who is their custodial parent, allowed Benitez, their non-custodial father, a "courtesy visitation" with the boys, but he never returned them to their home, a Harrison Area sergeant said early Tuesday.

Benitez did not have any legal visitation rights, but the mother was trying to be nice, the sergeant said.

The alert indicated he may be headed to either Ohio or Mexico with the children.

Benitez is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, but because he is Mexican, police fear he may head there with the children, according to the sergeant.

The release said Benitez "does not intend to return them [children] to their mother."

He was driving a black, four-door compact vehicle similar to a Chevrolet Cavalier, the alert said. Benitez's girlfriend and newborn infant could also be in the same vehicle.

The vehicle apparently does not have any license plates, according to the sergeant, who said that may be why an Amber Alert has not been issued for the children. A license plate number is often required to issue an alert, he said, if a description of the vehicle is not specific enough.

In order to prevent abuse of the Amber Alert system, one of the criteria for issuing an alert is that a sufficient amount of descriptive information can be provided, including information about the suspect's vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Justice's Amber Alert Web page.

Benitez is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

As a part of their investigation, police are in close contact with the children's mother, the sergeant said.

Anyone with information should contact Harrison Area Special Victims Unit detectives at (312) 746-9259.

http://cbs2chicago.com/local/father.kidanps.sons.2.717147.html

[Roamer]

If his car has no license plate, it should be easy for LE to spot and pull him over. Unless he steals one, then I hope it's reported stolen right away so they can have an idea which way he's going.

[Faith]

If his car has no license plate, it should be easy for LE to spot and pull him over. Unless he steals one, then I hope it's reported stolen right away so they can have an idea which way he's going.

Yes! me too-- however, if someone stole my tag it's likely I would not notice it for some time. The only time I look at it is when I am outside working- Maybe I should start paying more attention.

[Faith]

I was hoping by now they would have the kids in custody. Nothing new.

[Faith]

Abducted children reunited with mother

May 6, 2008
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FROM STNG WIRE REPORTS

Two children abducted by their father from their Little Village home have been located in Ohio and re-united with their mother on Tuesday, police said.

Police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer said the children have been re-united with their mother. The father, Juvenal Benitez, was not charged with any crime, Greer said.

Benitez, 32, took his sons, ages 8 and 10, from their home in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue for a custodial visit on May 3, according to an alert issued Monday by Harrison Area detectives.

The children’s mother, who is their custodial parent, allowed Benitez, their non-custodial father, a “courtesy visitation” with the boys, but he never returned them to their home, a Harrison Area sergeant said.

Benitez did not have any legal visitation rights, but the mother was trying to be nice, the sergeant said.

Benitez is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, but police feared he possibly was headed to Mexico with the children, according to the sergeant.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/935910,kidsfound050608.article

[packy]

Thanks for the update, Faith. Glad they're reunited with their mom.